1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,233 [intro music playing] 2 00:00:04,500 --> 00:00:05,566 [John Cena] Then. 3 00:00:07,133 --> 00:00:08,033 [Ric Flair] Woooo! 4 00:00:08,100 --> 00:00:10,166 -[glass shattering] -[The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,233 --> 00:00:11,433 -[bell tolling] -[Cena] Now. 6 00:00:12,333 --> 00:00:13,866 [Roman] Acknowledge me! 7 00:00:14,733 --> 00:00:17,200 -[Triple H] The king of kings… -[Cena] You can't see me… 8 00:00:17,266 --> 00:00:18,133 [Cena] Forever. 9 00:00:23,000 --> 00:00:24,000 Together. 10 00:00:34,233 --> 00:00:35,066 Really? 11 00:00:35,633 --> 00:00:36,466 Really? 12 00:00:36,900 --> 00:00:37,766 This is it? 13 00:00:38,300 --> 00:00:41,066 I expected more pizzazz. 14 00:00:41,133 --> 00:00:42,699 This is The Miz we're talking about. 15 00:00:42,766 --> 00:00:45,100 We need more production value. 16 00:00:45,633 --> 00:00:46,466 [clink] 17 00:00:47,433 --> 00:00:48,866 Now that's more like it. 18 00:00:48,933 --> 00:00:50,800 But wait, this is Christmas Day, isn't it? 19 00:00:51,400 --> 00:00:54,133 Let's make this more must-see. 20 00:00:54,199 --> 00:00:55,900 -[clink] -[festive music playing] 21 00:00:55,966 --> 00:00:59,733 Now this is a set fit for a night of such grandeur and spectacle. 22 00:00:59,800 --> 00:01:02,500 Because, ladies and gentlemen, on this very special episode 23 00:01:02,566 --> 00:01:04,066 of Monday Night Raw, 24 00:01:04,133 --> 00:01:07,433 we relive all the monumental moments that defined a year 25 00:01:07,500 --> 00:01:10,500 unlike any other in WWE history. 26 00:01:10,566 --> 00:01:14,433 And who better to start off this evening than the A-Lister himself? 27 00:01:14,500 --> 00:01:17,366 The most must-see WWE Superstar of all time, 28 00:01:17,433 --> 00:01:19,666 the man who the Oscars called to host 29 00:01:19,733 --> 00:01:22,399 but turned them down because he was too busy 30 00:01:22,466 --> 00:01:24,633 hosting this year's WrestleMania. 31 00:01:25,100 --> 00:01:26,333 -[record scratches] -What? 32 00:01:26,399 --> 00:01:28,300 It's my intro, I could say whatever I want. 33 00:01:28,366 --> 00:01:29,200 [music resumes] 34 00:01:29,266 --> 00:01:32,566 None other than yours truly, The Miz. 35 00:01:33,366 --> 00:01:36,399 And as a Hollywood A-Lister and a movie star myself, 36 00:01:36,466 --> 00:01:38,866 I've seen every blockbuster there is to see. 37 00:01:38,933 --> 00:01:42,399 But this past year in WWE, it eclipsed them all. 38 00:01:42,466 --> 00:01:45,733 We're talking about every genre you can think of. 39 00:01:45,800 --> 00:01:48,733 From heart-wrenching drama to edge-of-your-seat action, 40 00:01:48,800 --> 00:01:52,466 like when Cody Rhodes stood toe to toe with Brock Lesnar 41 00:01:52,533 --> 00:01:54,766 in our own Clash of the Titans. 42 00:01:55,533 --> 00:01:58,500 [Cole] Cody Rhodes has arrived! 43 00:01:58,566 --> 00:02:03,000 We saw a gripping revenge tale as Rhea Ripley met Charlotte Flair 44 00:02:03,066 --> 00:02:05,000 on the grandest stage of them all. 45 00:02:05,066 --> 00:02:08,033 [Cole] This is one of the most incredible matches 46 00:02:08,100 --> 00:02:10,400 you'll ever witness at WrestleMania. 47 00:02:10,466 --> 00:02:13,633 [Miz] Logan Paul and Ricochet took to the skies 48 00:02:13,700 --> 00:02:16,200 in an earth-shattering superhero showdown. 49 00:02:16,266 --> 00:02:19,733 [Corey] That was one of the damndest things I've ever seen in my life! 50 00:02:19,799 --> 00:02:21,666 [Miz] A timeless classic was reborn 51 00:02:21,733 --> 00:02:25,900 as legendary Trish Stratus battled icon, Becky Lynch. 52 00:02:25,966 --> 00:02:28,633 [Cole] That match is in the running for match of the year! 53 00:02:28,700 --> 00:02:33,033 [Miz] We charged onto the battlefield penning a war story like no other. 54 00:02:33,100 --> 00:02:36,033 We even witnessed our own extraordinary crossover event 55 00:02:36,100 --> 00:02:37,666 that stole the show. 56 00:02:37,733 --> 00:02:39,566 [Cole] George Kittle of the Niners. 57 00:02:39,633 --> 00:02:41,433 Kittle just took out Miz! 58 00:02:41,500 --> 00:02:43,633 McAfee headed up to the top! 59 00:02:43,700 --> 00:02:45,366 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! 60 00:02:45,433 --> 00:02:47,400 Who's running the show back there? 61 00:02:47,466 --> 00:02:49,100 That moment is not Miz-approved. 62 00:02:49,166 --> 00:02:52,766 I'm talking about Bad Bunny starring in his breakthrough role. 63 00:02:53,633 --> 00:02:55,066 [Corey] Where would you rather be? 64 00:02:55,133 --> 00:02:58,166 Nowhere else but right here right now. 65 00:02:58,833 --> 00:03:01,766 [Miz] Our heroes shined, our villains reigned, 66 00:03:02,433 --> 00:03:04,066 and our emotions surged. 67 00:03:04,133 --> 00:03:06,566 [Corey] What the hell just happened? 68 00:03:06,633 --> 00:03:08,333 This is absolutely epic! 69 00:03:08,966 --> 00:03:11,399 And always makes sure to stick around until the end, 70 00:03:11,466 --> 00:03:14,766 because even we can hit you with a post-credit scene. 71 00:03:15,366 --> 00:03:17,766 -["Cult Of Personality" playing] -[Cole] Oh, my God! 72 00:03:17,833 --> 00:03:19,866 [crowd cheering] 73 00:03:21,133 --> 00:03:21,966 Pipe bomb. 74 00:03:24,200 --> 00:03:26,733 This isn't any ordinary evening. 75 00:03:26,799 --> 00:03:30,600 This isn't some forgettable sequel or a rerun that you can skip. 76 00:03:30,866 --> 00:03:37,133 Tonight we relive 52 weeks, 365 epic days of jaw-dropping feats 77 00:03:37,200 --> 00:03:40,933 and heart-pounding action that only WWE can deliver. 78 00:03:41,000 --> 00:03:41,933 Happy Thanksgiving! 79 00:03:43,066 --> 00:03:45,666 [Miz] So go ahead, grab your popcorn, 80 00:03:45,733 --> 00:03:46,666 dim the lights, 81 00:03:46,733 --> 00:03:49,899 watch that fancy TV Santa brought you today, 82 00:03:49,966 --> 00:03:53,700 and get ready to witness WWE at its absolute best, 83 00:03:53,766 --> 00:03:55,733 the cream of the crop of this year, 84 00:03:55,799 --> 00:04:01,000 because this is Raw, The Absolute Best of 2023, 85 00:04:01,066 --> 00:04:05,200 and it is awesome! 86 00:04:10,766 --> 00:04:12,899 Well, merry Christmas, everybody, 87 00:04:12,966 --> 00:04:17,233 and welcome to Raw, The Absolute Best of 2023. 88 00:04:17,300 --> 00:04:20,666 We are so excited to be spending Christmas Day with you. 89 00:04:20,733 --> 00:04:22,866 I'm Jackie Redmond alongside my good friend, 90 00:04:22,933 --> 00:04:25,800 the one, the only, Peter Rosenberg. 91 00:04:25,866 --> 00:04:27,566 Peter, what a way to kick off the show. 92 00:04:27,633 --> 00:04:30,266 I felt like The Miz was Santa Claus, 93 00:04:30,333 --> 00:04:32,500 just delivering present after present 94 00:04:32,566 --> 00:04:34,866 with everything that he's promised in the show. 95 00:04:34,933 --> 00:04:37,366 I know and the stockings are indeed full. 96 00:04:37,433 --> 00:04:39,599 And guess what? We've gifts for everyone, okay? 97 00:04:39,666 --> 00:04:41,766 In addition to everything The Miz promised, 98 00:04:41,833 --> 00:04:45,133 we have a sleigh ride of gifts. I'm talking about-- How about this? 99 00:04:45,200 --> 00:04:46,966 -Exclusive interviews. All right? -Ooh. 100 00:04:47,033 --> 00:04:49,366 -How about the "American Nightmare"… -We love it. 101 00:04:49,433 --> 00:04:50,466 …Cody Rhodes? 102 00:04:50,533 --> 00:04:53,400 How about the Women's World Champ, "Mami" Rhea Ripley? 103 00:04:53,466 --> 00:04:54,300 Tell me more. 104 00:04:54,366 --> 00:04:56,466 How about Jey Uso? 105 00:04:57,300 --> 00:04:58,133 Yeet? 106 00:04:58,200 --> 00:04:59,133 -Exactly right. -Yeah. 107 00:04:59,200 --> 00:05:01,333 Becky Lynch. The list goes on and on. 108 00:05:01,400 --> 00:05:03,733 Oh, I'm so excited for all of it. And in a short while, 109 00:05:03,800 --> 00:05:06,000 we're going to have our first guest of the evening. 110 00:05:06,066 --> 00:05:08,533 And you could say he's, kind of, a big deal. 111 00:05:08,599 --> 00:05:11,766 He's only the World Heavyweight Champion, Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 112 00:05:11,833 --> 00:05:14,033 But before we talk to the Champ, 113 00:05:14,099 --> 00:05:16,266 let's turn back the clock to May of this year. 114 00:05:16,333 --> 00:05:20,266 WWE Night of Champions, a battle between two of the best in the biz, 115 00:05:20,333 --> 00:05:23,700 the aforementioned Seth "Freakin" Rollins and AJ Styles, the Phenomenal One, 116 00:05:23,766 --> 00:05:27,366 as they vied to become the Inaugural World Heavyweight Champion. 117 00:05:31,333 --> 00:05:33,933 [Cole] And here we go. Match-up underway. Rollins… 118 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:35,833 [crowd vocalizing] 119 00:05:37,366 --> 00:05:38,766 [Cole] Playing conductor. 120 00:05:40,066 --> 00:05:43,366 [Corey] Becoming an increasingly hostile environment for AJ Styles. 121 00:05:44,933 --> 00:05:48,099 [Cole] But if there's one individual who will not allow that environment 122 00:05:48,166 --> 00:05:51,200 to change his game, it is the veteran, AJ Styles. 123 00:05:51,266 --> 00:05:54,599 [Corey] You're absolutely correct. These are two athletes who never crumble 124 00:05:54,666 --> 00:05:56,566 under the magnitude of the moment. 125 00:05:57,033 --> 00:05:59,533 Both men understand what is at stake here. 126 00:05:59,599 --> 00:06:01,366 [Cole] I know you feel the same way, Corey, 127 00:06:01,433 --> 00:06:04,666 but what an incredible treat tonight to call this match 128 00:06:04,733 --> 00:06:08,266 between two of the very best to ever play this game 129 00:06:08,333 --> 00:06:10,200 with a brand new title on the line! 130 00:06:10,266 --> 00:06:13,266 And Styles taking advantage of a drop kick, 131 00:06:13,333 --> 00:06:16,500 knocks Rollins over the top rope, and AJ Styles… 132 00:06:18,299 --> 00:06:20,866 [Corey] Styles offering no quarter. Looking to bring the fight 133 00:06:20,933 --> 00:06:23,033 to the visionary, and Seth got caught off guard. 134 00:06:23,099 --> 00:06:26,200 I'm honestly a little surprised that Rollins made a mistake 135 00:06:26,266 --> 00:06:29,200 that simple with a veteran as dangerous as Styles. 136 00:06:29,266 --> 00:06:32,766 [Cole] AJ Styles says, "Rollins is a difficult opponent, 137 00:06:32,833 --> 00:06:34,700 and that's the way that I like it." 138 00:06:34,766 --> 00:06:39,000 However, Seth's been out doing movies the last couple of weeks, 139 00:06:39,066 --> 00:06:43,066 so perhaps he's not 100% focused on what's at hand here tonight. 140 00:06:43,133 --> 00:06:45,500 [Corey] Movies are not the issue with Seth Rollins's focus, 141 00:06:45,566 --> 00:06:47,866 but I said on my podcast, After The Bell, this past week, 142 00:06:47,933 --> 00:06:51,066 Rollins has spent a lot of time talking about Roman Reigns, 143 00:06:51,133 --> 00:06:53,233 and if Seth is focusing on what Roman is doing, 144 00:06:53,299 --> 00:06:56,766 that means Seth's not focusing on AJ Styles as much as he needs to be. 145 00:06:56,833 --> 00:07:00,066 [Cole] Nice leap frog by AJ, Rollins rolls through as well, 146 00:07:00,133 --> 00:07:02,766 and a stalemate here in the early going. 147 00:07:05,799 --> 00:07:11,599 Styles misses wildly and AJ cannot-- Oh, Seth Rollins with a slingblade! 148 00:07:11,666 --> 00:07:14,233 And now Styles will look to regroup. 149 00:07:16,200 --> 00:07:19,599 Rollins out to the apron and Seth Rollins with a running knee! 150 00:07:19,666 --> 00:07:21,466 AJ Styles taken down. 151 00:07:21,533 --> 00:07:25,200 [Corey] Styles is down. The knee just grazing the Phenomenal One. 152 00:07:25,266 --> 00:07:28,866 But what an amazing atmosphere inside the Jeddah Superdome. 153 00:07:28,933 --> 00:07:33,066 The WWE Universe came here tonight knowing they are in store 154 00:07:33,133 --> 00:07:34,500 for something special. 155 00:07:34,566 --> 00:07:36,900 And Rollins could be thinking about ending it here. 156 00:07:37,466 --> 00:07:38,799 [Cole] AJ Styles-- Oh! 157 00:07:38,866 --> 00:07:41,299 And Rollins caught him in the back of the neck. 158 00:07:41,366 --> 00:07:42,500 First cover of the match-up. 159 00:07:42,566 --> 00:07:45,566 Hook to the leg by Seth Rollins and a kickout. 160 00:07:46,066 --> 00:07:47,866 We are in the Jeddah Superdome here tonight 161 00:07:47,933 --> 00:07:51,766 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Night of Champions, 162 00:07:51,833 --> 00:07:53,766 the first of three main events. 163 00:07:53,833 --> 00:07:57,633 Rollins, Styles for the brand new World Heavyweight Title. 164 00:07:58,966 --> 00:08:01,799 Rollins has won two WWE Championships, 165 00:08:01,866 --> 00:08:03,733 two Universal Championships in his career, 166 00:08:03,799 --> 00:08:06,433 and an NXT Title as well. 167 00:08:06,500 --> 00:08:09,733 AJ Styles, a two time WWE Champion. 168 00:08:09,799 --> 00:08:12,666 [Corey] Styles now, bulldozing Rollins back into the corner! 169 00:08:13,299 --> 00:08:16,366 [Cole] Now burying his shoulder in the midsection of Rollins. 170 00:08:19,166 --> 00:08:20,133 You know, he had a… 171 00:08:20,900 --> 00:08:23,299 Seth Rollins had a lot of controversial things to say 172 00:08:23,366 --> 00:08:26,233 in your sit-down interview with him on Monday Night Raw. 173 00:08:26,299 --> 00:08:27,700 [Corey] Styles with a knee. 174 00:08:27,766 --> 00:08:29,766 Rollins, certainly no stranger to controversy, 175 00:08:29,833 --> 00:08:33,100 but the difference is Rollins knows what business he needs to handle 176 00:08:33,166 --> 00:08:35,866 and when he needs to handle it. I promise-- Oh! 177 00:08:35,933 --> 00:08:37,966 Rollins is singularly focused in this one. 178 00:08:38,033 --> 00:08:40,600 [Cole] He talked about the reason he wants to win the title, 179 00:08:40,666 --> 00:08:43,933 and that is to affect change throughout the entire industry. 180 00:08:45,633 --> 00:08:48,333 Talked a lot about Roman Reigns, the Undisputed Champion 181 00:08:48,400 --> 00:08:52,600 who reaches 1,000 days as champion later on tonight. 182 00:08:52,666 --> 00:08:54,666 [Corey] And Rollins also spoke to Roman Reigns, 183 00:08:54,733 --> 00:08:57,566 taking opportunity away from other members of the roster. 184 00:08:57,633 --> 00:08:59,900 Imagine what opportunities will be lost 185 00:08:59,966 --> 00:09:02,166 if Roman becomes a Tag Team Champion tonight. 186 00:09:04,633 --> 00:09:07,766 [Cole] Styles, into the corner, up over the top. 187 00:09:07,833 --> 00:09:12,433 Rollins, who has not been beaten since the beginning of this year 188 00:09:13,366 --> 00:09:16,233 running into chops now at the hands of Styles. 189 00:09:23,000 --> 00:09:26,699 Oh, Rollins caught him, and AJ, face first into the turnbuckle! 190 00:09:26,766 --> 00:09:29,800 Styles is dazed, Rollins looking to capitalize. 191 00:09:31,066 --> 00:09:32,833 -Oh-ho-ho! -[Cole] Driving AJ 192 00:09:32,900 --> 00:09:35,466 into the second turnbuckle on the other side of the ring. 193 00:09:37,933 --> 00:09:39,666 Rollins bought himself breathing room 194 00:09:39,733 --> 00:09:43,066 as we take another look at this as Seth launches AJ 195 00:09:43,133 --> 00:09:45,333 face-first into the middle turnbuckle. 196 00:09:47,533 --> 00:09:49,900 Tremendous power from Rollins! 197 00:09:50,366 --> 00:09:53,033 [Cole] And a buckle bomb to Syles! 198 00:09:56,266 --> 00:09:59,133 [Corey] Seth making the long climb to the top turnbuckle. 199 00:10:01,433 --> 00:10:02,500 Splash! 200 00:10:03,600 --> 00:10:05,000 [Cole] Cover by Seth 201 00:10:05,633 --> 00:10:08,833 to win the championship and a kick-out by Styles! 202 00:10:14,366 --> 00:10:18,266 This is for the brand-new World Heavyweight Championship. 203 00:10:18,333 --> 00:10:20,566 Rollins versus Styles. 204 00:10:20,633 --> 00:10:23,199 AJ Styles, Corey, with an opportunity. 205 00:10:23,266 --> 00:10:26,600 Rollins's in obvious pain after tweaking the knee 206 00:10:26,666 --> 00:10:28,566 and then the Calf Crusher by Styles. 207 00:10:29,233 --> 00:10:33,699 [Corey] Look for AJ to continue attacking the weakened limb of Seth Rollins. 208 00:10:34,166 --> 00:10:36,433 It's a veteran strategy. It's tried and true, 209 00:10:36,500 --> 00:10:40,266 and it's what will bring AJ Styles to the World Heavyweight Championship. 210 00:10:41,266 --> 00:10:43,300 [Cole] Rollins back to his feet as well. 211 00:10:44,033 --> 00:10:45,333 [crowd cheers] 212 00:10:46,833 --> 00:10:48,066 [crowd boos] 213 00:10:49,100 --> 00:10:50,166 [crowd cheers] 214 00:10:51,066 --> 00:10:53,133 [Cole] Every blow that Rollins throws, 215 00:10:53,199 --> 00:10:57,933 you can see him suffering as he tries to put any kind of weight on the bad knee. 216 00:10:58,000 --> 00:11:00,233 [Corey] And it also mitigates the impact of each strike 217 00:11:00,300 --> 00:11:02,966 without the ability to plant your feet before you deliver it. 218 00:11:03,033 --> 00:11:06,133 -AJ Styles no such problem! -[Cole] And here comes AJ. 219 00:11:06,199 --> 00:11:07,699 AJ starting to fire up. 220 00:11:07,766 --> 00:11:09,900 Goes right back to the injured leg. 221 00:11:09,966 --> 00:11:10,866 [both groaning] 222 00:11:11,466 --> 00:11:13,166 [Cole] Rollins, kick to the midsection. 223 00:11:16,466 --> 00:11:18,766 [Corey] A lot of style kicks from Rollins… 224 00:11:19,833 --> 00:11:21,733 right across the bridge of AJ's nose. 225 00:11:21,800 --> 00:11:24,000 [Cole] AJ ducked underneath, caught him with a chop. 226 00:11:24,066 --> 00:11:25,300 [grunting] 227 00:11:25,366 --> 00:11:26,666 [Cole] Styles with headbutts. 228 00:11:31,166 --> 00:11:33,600 Oh, and Seth caught him with an enziguri. 229 00:11:33,666 --> 00:11:36,133 AJ, still on his feet, went for the Pelé Kick. 230 00:11:36,199 --> 00:11:37,566 [Corey] Seth felt it coming. 231 00:11:37,633 --> 00:11:40,300 Oh! Kick right to the face! Styles's down! 232 00:11:41,066 --> 00:11:45,199 And now Rollins realizes he has an opportunity. 233 00:11:45,266 --> 00:11:47,933 Went for the Stomp to the hand! 234 00:11:48,366 --> 00:11:51,600 -[Corey] Interesting strategy by Rollins-- -[Cole] To set up the Pedigree! 235 00:11:53,300 --> 00:11:54,533 Styles counters. 236 00:11:55,400 --> 00:11:56,233 [Corey] AJ… 237 00:11:56,933 --> 00:11:58,433 trying to hoist up Seth. 238 00:11:58,500 --> 00:12:01,533 [Cole] For the third time in the match, looking for a Styles Clash 239 00:12:01,600 --> 00:12:03,133 and Rollins able to counter. 240 00:12:03,199 --> 00:12:05,066 Pelé Kick, this time connected. 241 00:12:05,699 --> 00:12:10,199 And now Styles hooking Rollins for the Pedigree! 242 00:12:10,266 --> 00:12:12,333 Styles uses the Pedigree! 243 00:12:12,400 --> 00:12:14,766 The cover to win the Championship! 244 00:12:14,833 --> 00:12:16,666 And Rollins kicks at two! 245 00:12:20,233 --> 00:12:23,566 [Corey] A look of disbelief on the face of Rollins, and… 246 00:12:24,366 --> 00:12:26,366 we are all wearing the same expression 247 00:12:26,433 --> 00:12:30,766 after seeing the "Phenomenal" AJ Styles deliver a Pedigree 248 00:12:30,833 --> 00:12:32,933 and nearly knock off Rollins. 249 00:12:33,000 --> 00:12:37,666 [Cole] And we talked a lot, Corey, about whether this was AJ's last opportunity, 250 00:12:37,733 --> 00:12:40,133 whether he had enough left to get the job done. 251 00:12:40,199 --> 00:12:42,133 Those are the words of the thoughts of Styles, 252 00:12:42,199 --> 00:12:45,500 and now you're starting to see it show on the face of Styles. 253 00:12:45,566 --> 00:12:48,533 [Corey] But now cannot be the time to allow doubt to creep in 254 00:12:48,599 --> 00:12:49,866 if you're AJ Styles. 255 00:12:50,666 --> 00:12:53,266 Rely on where you've been, rely on what you've done. 256 00:12:53,333 --> 00:12:57,233 Remember who you are, the "Phenomenal" AJ Styles. 257 00:12:57,833 --> 00:13:00,733 [Cole] Styles has tried to go three times to the Styles Clash. 258 00:13:00,800 --> 00:13:04,199 He's used the Calf Crusher. He even used Rollins's Pedigree 259 00:13:04,266 --> 00:13:07,633 against him and still has not been able to put Seth Rollins away. 260 00:13:08,199 --> 00:13:09,300 And now, 261 00:13:10,166 --> 00:13:11,533 looking to load up. 262 00:13:13,099 --> 00:13:17,766 Rollins trying to use the ropes to bring himself back to a vertical base. 263 00:13:17,833 --> 00:13:20,333 Styles stares his opponent in the eyes. 264 00:13:21,966 --> 00:13:26,133 Oh, and Styles caught him with a forearm to the face. And now AJ's ready. 265 00:13:26,699 --> 00:13:28,699 For the Phenomenal Forearm. 266 00:13:28,766 --> 00:13:30,933 Oh, superkick by Rollins! 267 00:13:32,933 --> 00:13:36,166 [Corey] Styles may be out, but Rollins's unable to capitalize just yet. 268 00:13:36,233 --> 00:13:37,333 [Rollins] Come on! 269 00:13:38,733 --> 00:13:42,033 [Cole] Rollins in the corner, ready to strike. 270 00:13:42,900 --> 00:13:45,599 Does he have anything left? Oh, and the knee buckled! 271 00:13:45,666 --> 00:13:48,333 Went for the Stomp, the bad knee buckled. 272 00:13:48,966 --> 00:13:51,466 And that may have saved AJ Styles 273 00:13:51,966 --> 00:13:54,066 the World Heavyweight Championship. 274 00:13:56,333 --> 00:13:58,966 And again roll through, Styles looking for the Calf Crusher. 275 00:13:59,033 --> 00:14:02,800 This time Rollins able to counter into a Pedigree! 276 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:07,533 [Corey] But Seth may have re-injured his own knee delivering the Pedigree. 277 00:14:07,599 --> 00:14:11,199 Can Rollins fight through the pain? Is the adrenaline enough? 278 00:14:13,099 --> 00:14:14,133 [Cole] Stomp! 279 00:14:15,866 --> 00:14:17,766 Rollins for the cover! 280 00:14:18,533 --> 00:14:21,066 Hooks the leg, wraps the arm! Rollins does it! 281 00:14:21,133 --> 00:14:21,966 [bell rings] 282 00:14:22,033 --> 00:14:24,233 ["Visionary" playing] 283 00:14:24,833 --> 00:14:30,199 [announcer] Here is your winner and the new 284 00:14:30,266 --> 00:14:35,833 World Heavyweight Champion, 285 00:14:35,900 --> 00:14:41,400 Seth "Freakin" Rollins! 286 00:14:41,466 --> 00:14:43,233 [Corey] Seth Rollins! 287 00:14:43,933 --> 00:14:47,300 That's the guy to carry this thing forward! 288 00:14:48,366 --> 00:14:52,433 [Cole] As Triple H, the man who announced the creation 289 00:14:52,500 --> 00:14:54,633 of the new World Heavyweight Championship, 290 00:14:54,699 --> 00:14:58,400 and has had a long, long history with Seth Rollins 291 00:14:58,466 --> 00:15:02,866 since the days that Rollins became the Inaugural NXT Champion, 292 00:15:03,366 --> 00:15:07,500 is here tonight to accept the brand-new world title 293 00:15:07,566 --> 00:15:09,333 from the Hall of Famer! 294 00:15:09,400 --> 00:15:13,733 Seth Rollins is your new World Heavyweight Champion. 295 00:15:15,099 --> 00:15:18,699 A monumental victory for Seth "Freakin" Rollins, 296 00:15:18,766 --> 00:15:20,599 winning the World Heavyweight Championship, 297 00:15:20,666 --> 00:15:25,866 a championship that still sits around his waist seven months later. 298 00:15:25,933 --> 00:15:30,033 It certainly does. And with that, let's welcome in the visionary himself, 299 00:15:30,099 --> 00:15:33,066 the revolutionary, the World Heavyweight Champion, 300 00:15:33,133 --> 00:15:35,699 Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 301 00:15:35,766 --> 00:15:37,500 -Seth, first of all, we… -[laughs] 302 00:15:37,566 --> 00:15:39,266 [laughter] 303 00:15:39,333 --> 00:15:43,466 I should have known that was coming. We want to wish you, Becky, and Roux, 304 00:15:43,533 --> 00:15:44,699 a merry Christmas. 305 00:15:44,766 --> 00:15:48,599 I imagine that Roux s at the age now where she really, like, understands 306 00:15:48,666 --> 00:15:50,400 what's going on and gets hyped. 307 00:15:50,466 --> 00:15:52,800 [laughs] She loves it. 308 00:15:52,866 --> 00:15:56,666 She loves Christmas. She loves Santa, loves Frosty, loves Rudolph. 309 00:15:56,733 --> 00:15:58,666 We got the elf on the shelf, the whole deal. 310 00:15:58,733 --> 00:15:59,699 She digs it, man. 311 00:15:59,766 --> 00:16:02,133 So it's fantastic to be able to be here, 312 00:16:02,199 --> 00:16:06,400 watch her open her gifts and get into the magic of Christmas, you know? 313 00:16:07,066 --> 00:16:09,533 Uh, I referenced that World Heavyweight Championship 314 00:16:09,599 --> 00:16:13,033 being around your waist. It's currently over your shoulder, of course. 315 00:16:13,099 --> 00:16:17,966 Um, what did it mean for you to be the first ever World Heavyweight Champion? 316 00:16:18,033 --> 00:16:19,566 It has been my honor. 317 00:16:19,633 --> 00:16:21,133 Uh, an honor of my career 318 00:16:21,199 --> 00:16:23,466 to be the first World Heavyweight Champion, 319 00:16:23,533 --> 00:16:26,699 to bring a title to Raw and to give opportunities to guys 320 00:16:26,766 --> 00:16:29,400 who were kind of stuck under that glass ceiling for a long time. 321 00:16:29,466 --> 00:16:31,666 Because that's what it's about. That's how you grow. 322 00:16:31,733 --> 00:16:34,433 You know, if you don't have anything to aim for in this industry, 323 00:16:34,500 --> 00:16:37,566 if you can't have a goal to set, you're going to stagnate. 324 00:16:37,633 --> 00:16:40,166 And that's not what I'm here for. I'm not in the business 325 00:16:40,233 --> 00:16:42,166 of just being here for Seth Rollins, 326 00:16:42,233 --> 00:16:44,533 I'm in the business of making this entire place 327 00:16:44,599 --> 00:16:46,533 as good as it possibly can be. 328 00:16:46,599 --> 00:16:49,099 And that's why I wanted this title. 329 00:16:49,166 --> 00:16:51,099 That's why I'm proud to be a champion, 330 00:16:51,166 --> 00:16:54,466 and that's why I'm proud to give those opportunities to guys like Jey Uso, 331 00:16:54,533 --> 00:16:56,966 Sami Zayn, hell, even Bron Breakker, 332 00:16:57,033 --> 00:17:00,300 Damian Priest, you name it, I've done it, I've fought them all, 333 00:17:00,366 --> 00:17:03,133 uh, and I can't wait to keep defending the title. 334 00:17:03,199 --> 00:17:05,500 Well, I don't know if you're aware of this, Seth, 335 00:17:05,566 --> 00:17:11,166 but one of the bigger stories in WWE this past year was the return of CM Punk. 336 00:17:11,233 --> 00:17:14,200 -Um, it has become clear… -[Rollins chuckles] 337 00:17:14,266 --> 00:17:15,833 …that you're not a huge fan 338 00:17:15,899 --> 00:17:18,466 and have not been a huge fan of CM Punk for some time. 339 00:17:18,533 --> 00:17:20,599 -The words were "I hate you." -You don't say. 340 00:17:20,666 --> 00:17:22,566 Yeah, yeah, oh, that was the word, "hate." 341 00:17:22,633 --> 00:17:25,500 I got to ask you, I've been wanting to ask since it happened 342 00:17:25,566 --> 00:17:28,766 at that moment during Survivor Series, the end of the night, 343 00:17:28,833 --> 00:17:32,666 when you hear CM Punk's music, what ran through your head? 344 00:17:33,100 --> 00:17:38,100 [Rollins] Ah, man, it was such a mixture of emotions, 345 00:17:38,166 --> 00:17:41,000 rage and disappointment. 346 00:17:41,066 --> 00:17:44,533 But also, like, you, kind of, knew it was coming. 347 00:17:44,600 --> 00:17:47,133 And then when you hear it, it was almost like, 348 00:17:47,200 --> 00:17:51,166 uh, a bit of disbelief, like, you'd seen a ghost, you know? 349 00:17:51,233 --> 00:17:53,533 But a ghost that you really want to punch in the mouth… 350 00:17:53,600 --> 00:17:54,466 [laughter] 351 00:17:54,533 --> 00:17:56,366 …I guess, is the best way to put it. 352 00:17:56,433 --> 00:17:59,633 [Jackie] I guess my follow-up question is, you know, what would it take 353 00:17:59,700 --> 00:18:02,433 for CM Punk to earn your respect, 354 00:18:02,500 --> 00:18:04,166 or is that impossible at this point? 355 00:18:04,233 --> 00:18:06,166 -Is there no getting there? -Oof. 356 00:18:06,899 --> 00:18:08,700 Oof! Uh… 357 00:18:09,266 --> 00:18:12,466 [stammers] I mean, that's-- I don't know, man. 358 00:18:12,533 --> 00:18:15,466 That's-- We got a long road to get to that point. 359 00:18:15,533 --> 00:18:19,600 I mean, it's been ten years of him doing the opposite of earning my respect. 360 00:18:19,666 --> 00:18:22,500 I had a lot of respect for this guy. 361 00:18:22,566 --> 00:18:25,200 Um, I put him on a pedestal in a lot of ways. 362 00:18:25,266 --> 00:18:29,500 And for me, he was the epitome of "Don't ever meet your heroes." 363 00:18:29,566 --> 00:18:32,000 That old saying, because they'll always disappoint you. 364 00:18:32,066 --> 00:18:34,833 And that's what it's been for me for the last ten years. 365 00:18:34,899 --> 00:18:38,500 It's just a series of disappointments over and over and over. 366 00:18:38,566 --> 00:18:41,433 Knowing the guy for two decades, it's been a wild 20 years for him 367 00:18:41,500 --> 00:18:44,533 to get to a point where he's earned my respect again, 368 00:18:44,600 --> 00:18:47,233 I don't want to say it's Mount Everest, 369 00:18:47,300 --> 00:18:50,466 because I don't think that would be doing it justice to be honest with you. 370 00:18:50,533 --> 00:18:53,033 It's going to be a long road if we ever get there. 371 00:18:53,100 --> 00:18:55,966 Wow so what did you and Becky send him for Christmas? 372 00:18:56,033 --> 00:18:57,133 You're saying nothing then? 373 00:18:57,200 --> 00:19:01,800 [laughing] Uh, maybe a couple lumps of coal, I don't-- at best. 374 00:19:01,866 --> 00:19:04,100 He didn't get the family Christmas card, 375 00:19:04,166 --> 00:19:07,200 uh, from Seth and Becky, I don't think, uh, 376 00:19:07,266 --> 00:19:10,566 but, uh, I'm sure you're already tired of talking about CM Punk. 377 00:19:10,633 --> 00:19:13,266 So let me ask you about Drew McIntyre. What's his problem? 378 00:19:13,333 --> 00:19:15,366 'Cause you got a big match coming up with him. 379 00:19:16,166 --> 00:19:18,366 You know, here's the thing about Drew. 380 00:19:18,433 --> 00:19:22,166 A lot of what he's saying isn't wrong. 381 00:19:23,266 --> 00:19:25,466 And I understand where he's coming from. 382 00:19:25,533 --> 00:19:29,333 I understand where he's coming from. I understand his approach. 383 00:19:29,399 --> 00:19:32,333 I understand what he wants out of the deal. 384 00:19:32,399 --> 00:19:37,866 The problem is, he's got to beat me for the World Heavyweight Championship. 385 00:19:38,466 --> 00:19:42,466 And right now, I dare say I am operating on a level 386 00:19:42,533 --> 00:19:43,966 that is simply untouchable. 387 00:19:44,033 --> 00:19:48,300 So I don't care what version of Drew McIntyre we've got at Day 1, 388 00:19:48,366 --> 00:19:50,766 it really doesn't matter to me. 389 00:19:50,833 --> 00:19:52,933 What matters is that he's got to get in the ring, 390 00:19:53,000 --> 00:19:56,100 and then he's got to find a way to beat me if he wants to get 391 00:19:56,166 --> 00:19:58,300 what he wants, the World Heavyweight Championship, 392 00:19:58,366 --> 00:20:00,733 and I just don't think he can do it. 393 00:20:00,800 --> 00:20:03,500 I'm feeling like I can't be beat. I'm feeling untouchable. 394 00:20:03,566 --> 00:20:07,833 So, Drew, I hope you bring it, bring the best out of me, you always do, 395 00:20:07,899 --> 00:20:11,700 I'll bring the best out of you. And still, even though you're a jerk, 396 00:20:11,766 --> 00:20:13,300 no merry Christmas to you, 397 00:20:14,333 --> 00:20:15,566 hope may the best man win. 398 00:20:15,633 --> 00:20:16,800 May the best man win. 399 00:20:16,866 --> 00:20:20,000 All right, well, listen, enjoy your time before that match. 400 00:20:20,066 --> 00:20:22,200 Again, that match taking place on Day 1, 401 00:20:22,266 --> 00:20:24,533 uh, Monday Night Raw edition next week. 402 00:20:24,600 --> 00:20:27,200 Seth, thank you for spending some of your holiday with us. 403 00:20:27,266 --> 00:20:30,733 Merry Christmas to you and the entire fam and good luck next week. 404 00:20:31,700 --> 00:20:34,733 Ha ha! Ho ho ho ho. Merry Christmas to you guys. 405 00:20:34,800 --> 00:20:37,733 Thank you guys so much for having me. Happy New Year to you two. 406 00:20:38,399 --> 00:20:40,266 [Jackie] And still to come tonight, 407 00:20:40,333 --> 00:20:42,766 two of today's biggest pop culture icons, 408 00:20:42,833 --> 00:20:47,266 Logan Paul and Bad Bunny each show no matter where they go, 409 00:20:47,333 --> 00:20:48,899 they always make their mark. 410 00:20:50,166 --> 00:20:53,600 [Peter] But up next we'll find out why Mami is always on top 411 00:20:53,666 --> 00:20:56,166 as we relive her monumental clash 412 00:20:56,233 --> 00:20:59,433 with The Queen, Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania. 413 00:21:03,066 --> 00:21:05,933 Yeah, man. Man, what a year. 414 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,566 Look back at it. Look what we've done. 415 00:21:07,633 --> 00:21:09,733 -Hell of a year. -The academy's grown, 416 00:21:09,800 --> 00:21:11,433 we've added a female member. 417 00:21:11,500 --> 00:21:14,800 We're thriving right now, and it almost makes me sad 418 00:21:14,866 --> 00:21:17,133 we have to say goodbye to 2023. 419 00:21:17,200 --> 00:21:20,066 Coach, I think you just have a case of the Christmas blues. 420 00:21:20,133 --> 00:21:21,666 -Oh, yeah. -Okay? And listen, 421 00:21:21,733 --> 00:21:23,500 you may be the master of wristlocks, 422 00:21:23,566 --> 00:21:25,200 -takedowns and suplexes… -Thank you. 423 00:21:25,266 --> 00:21:27,966 …but I am the master of curing the Christmas blues. 424 00:21:28,033 --> 00:21:29,433 And do you guys know the cure? 425 00:21:29,500 --> 00:21:30,399 Oh, the cure. 426 00:21:30,466 --> 00:21:31,600 Shopping! 427 00:21:32,233 --> 00:21:33,433 -Really? Shopping? -Shopping? 428 00:21:33,500 --> 00:21:34,866 Yes, shopping. Tozawa. 429 00:21:34,933 --> 00:21:36,500 -Oh, yeah. -Bring on the shirt. 430 00:21:36,566 --> 00:21:39,433 -Yes, my dawg! -What you got? Oh, wow. 431 00:21:39,500 --> 00:21:41,200 We got some Street Profs. 432 00:21:41,266 --> 00:21:44,200 All week long, you can shop deals on the WWE shop 433 00:21:44,266 --> 00:21:46,266 and kiss your Christmas blues goodbye. 434 00:21:46,333 --> 00:21:47,733 -I gotta say… -Ricochet. 435 00:21:47,800 --> 00:21:49,800 -…I'm feeling better already. -Me too. 436 00:21:49,866 --> 00:21:51,600 Thank you! 437 00:21:51,666 --> 00:21:54,300 Oh, yeah. 438 00:21:54,366 --> 00:21:55,399 -Oh. -Oh, no. 439 00:21:55,466 --> 00:21:57,633 He's getting extra nasty with it now. 440 00:21:57,700 --> 00:21:59,366 [indistinct conversation] 441 00:22:01,800 --> 00:22:03,466 I can just smell it from here! 442 00:22:03,533 --> 00:22:04,600 Dial it down a little bit. 443 00:22:04,666 --> 00:22:08,566 Well, Alpha Academy certainly feeling in the Christmas spirit tonight. 444 00:22:08,633 --> 00:22:11,466 And why wouldn't they be? I mean, they're always having a good time. 445 00:22:11,533 --> 00:22:13,666 -I just want to hang out with them. -They're the best. 446 00:22:13,733 --> 00:22:15,233 They are, they are, and hilarious. 447 00:22:15,300 --> 00:22:18,833 But, uh, anyways, Christmas, always a time to celebrate, right? 448 00:22:18,899 --> 00:22:22,733 And the WWE Universe certainly had cause for celebration this year 449 00:22:22,800 --> 00:22:29,366 when it was revealed that none other than Jade Cargill had signed with WWE. 450 00:22:29,433 --> 00:22:33,100 Oh, WWE Universe, it was an early Christmas 451 00:22:33,166 --> 00:22:36,866 when we got Jade Cargill, a once-in-a-lifetime Superstar, okay? 452 00:22:36,933 --> 00:22:41,200 Athleticism, beauty, charisma, attitude. 453 00:22:41,266 --> 00:22:44,033 -To quote the great Rihanna… -[gasps] Love Riri. 454 00:22:44,100 --> 00:22:46,200 -…"She shines bright like a diamond." -Well done. 455 00:22:46,266 --> 00:22:48,500 -"We found love in a hopeless place." -Wow. 456 00:22:48,566 --> 00:22:50,933 And we found, wait for it, Jade Cargill. 457 00:22:51,700 --> 00:22:53,566 "Umbrella." Step too far, I can't do it. 458 00:22:53,633 --> 00:22:57,100 The point is this, we have Jade Cargill and I cannot wait 459 00:22:57,166 --> 00:22:59,366 see her in the ring mixing it up with the best, 460 00:22:59,433 --> 00:23:01,000 like Becky Lynch or Iyo Sky. 461 00:23:01,066 --> 00:23:03,766 Or how about the two women we're about to see 462 00:23:03,833 --> 00:23:07,000 in "The Queen" Charlotte Flair or Rhea Ripley? 463 00:23:07,066 --> 00:23:09,933 Talk about star power, on one side, you've got "The Queen," 464 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:12,433 a 14-time Women's Champion, 465 00:23:12,500 --> 00:23:15,899 arguably the greatest female performer of all time, 466 00:23:15,966 --> 00:23:18,366 and on the other side, you've got Mami, 467 00:23:18,433 --> 00:23:19,899 and nobody messes with Mami. 468 00:23:19,966 --> 00:23:22,366 Yeah, I learned that the hard way. A story for another time, 469 00:23:22,433 --> 00:23:26,833 but a lesson Rhea would try to teach Charlotte as they battled 470 00:23:26,899 --> 00:23:29,533 for championship gold on the biggest stage of them all, 471 00:23:29,600 --> 00:23:30,500 WrestleMania. 472 00:23:30,566 --> 00:23:32,033 I want to hear that story later. 473 00:23:33,700 --> 00:23:35,800 [Corey] These two have faced off in the past. 474 00:23:35,866 --> 00:23:38,700 This is not the same Rhea Ripley that Charlotte Flair remembers, 475 00:23:38,766 --> 00:23:41,600 so Charlotte knows she had to strategize differently. 476 00:23:41,666 --> 00:23:44,166 With that said, there's some amount of confidence that comes 477 00:23:44,233 --> 00:23:46,633 with earning a victory over any opponent. 478 00:23:46,700 --> 00:23:49,566 At WrestleMania, that's gonna benefit Charlotte in this one. 479 00:23:49,633 --> 00:23:53,333 [Cole] I mentioned it earlier, the fact that Rhea Ripley understands 480 00:23:53,399 --> 00:23:55,200 the importance of this moment, that she-- 481 00:23:55,266 --> 00:23:57,233 this is a star-making moment for her. 482 00:23:57,300 --> 00:24:00,200 The fact that it's WrestleMania, it's Hollywood, it's Los Angeles, 483 00:24:00,266 --> 00:24:01,399 it's Charlotte Flair. 484 00:24:01,933 --> 00:24:04,366 [Corey] Charlotte, paint brushing the back of Rhea's neck. 485 00:24:04,433 --> 00:24:07,399 [Cole] But the thing I've noticed about Rhea in recent months, Corey, 486 00:24:07,466 --> 00:24:09,833 is the fact that she has never seemed 487 00:24:09,899 --> 00:24:11,333 -as confident… -[Corey] Oh! 488 00:24:11,399 --> 00:24:13,133 -[Cole]… as she has now. -[Corey] I agree. 489 00:24:13,200 --> 00:24:15,066 There's the power we were talking about. 490 00:24:16,533 --> 00:24:19,933 Ripley taking the Champion down, and I think the power advantage 491 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:22,100 is what's helping the confidence of the challenger. 492 00:24:22,166 --> 00:24:23,933 [Cole] Charlotte went for the hip toss. 493 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:26,500 [Corey] Rhea has grown incredibly confident recently, 494 00:24:26,566 --> 00:24:28,866 not to mention her alignment with The Judgement Day. 495 00:24:28,933 --> 00:24:30,566 [Cole] Shoulder tackle by Charlotte. 496 00:24:30,633 --> 00:24:34,533 [Corey] You can't be around people as talented as Bálor and Priest, 497 00:24:34,600 --> 00:24:36,300 and even dating back to Edge, 498 00:24:36,366 --> 00:24:39,000 as The Judgment Day and not pick up a few tricks along the way. 499 00:24:39,066 --> 00:24:42,433 That has all helped Rhea grow into a different Superstar. 500 00:24:43,333 --> 00:24:44,700 She's truly evolved. 501 00:24:45,766 --> 00:24:49,933 [Cole] Charlotte a 14-time Champion. 502 00:24:51,399 --> 00:24:52,966 She's won the Royal Rumble. 503 00:24:53,033 --> 00:24:54,800 She's won a Tag Team Title. 504 00:24:55,300 --> 00:24:57,233 [Corey] And I asked Rhea about that fact, 505 00:24:57,300 --> 00:25:01,133 and what Rhea said to me is, that shows that The Queen can be beaten. 506 00:25:02,700 --> 00:25:04,533 [indistinct conversation] 507 00:25:05,600 --> 00:25:07,300 You think you're The Queen, huh? 508 00:25:07,366 --> 00:25:09,566 -You think you're The Queen. -I am. 509 00:25:13,266 --> 00:25:14,300 [Cole] Oh, what a chop. 510 00:25:16,699 --> 00:25:18,866 Rhea though, gonna power Charlotte into the corner. 511 00:25:18,933 --> 00:25:21,199 [Corey] Rhea just bulldozing the champion. 512 00:25:21,266 --> 00:25:24,399 [Cole] It's not often, as you mentioned at the top of this match, Corey, 513 00:25:24,466 --> 00:25:26,666 that that happens in a Charlotte Flair match. 514 00:25:27,899 --> 00:25:30,766 [Corey] Charlotte answers with a hellacious right hand, 515 00:25:30,833 --> 00:25:32,600 and another to the challenger. 516 00:25:35,033 --> 00:25:36,066 [screams] 517 00:25:36,466 --> 00:25:38,266 [Corey] Tremendous athleticism possessed by-- 518 00:25:38,333 --> 00:25:41,000 [Cole] Oh, and a boot right to the face drops Rhea! 519 00:25:41,566 --> 00:25:43,800 You see Charlotte nodding with confidence. 520 00:25:45,133 --> 00:25:46,766 Massive crowd here tonight. 521 00:25:46,833 --> 00:25:50,433 -Over 75,000 in SoFi in Los Angeles. -[Corey] Wow! 522 00:25:50,500 --> 00:25:51,500 [Cole] Crossbody! 523 00:25:52,100 --> 00:25:55,566 [Corey] Fantastic crossbody by the Champion, 524 00:25:56,066 --> 00:25:58,500 but Rhea answers with an elbow on the ear. 525 00:25:58,566 --> 00:26:01,133 [Cole] Yeah, this is going to be a very physical match-up. 526 00:26:02,300 --> 00:26:05,199 [Corey] I talked about the evolution of Rhea Ripley, but Charlotte Flair, 527 00:26:05,266 --> 00:26:08,266 to her credit, is also a champion who's never stagnated, 528 00:26:08,333 --> 00:26:10,966 always adding new wrinkles and techniques to her game, 529 00:26:11,033 --> 00:26:13,833 spending a great deal of time in Mexico and around the world 530 00:26:13,899 --> 00:26:16,133 honing her skills and learning new tricks. 531 00:26:17,333 --> 00:26:20,833 [Cole] Charlotte off the top turnbuckle and Rhea's got an opportunity now. 532 00:26:20,899 --> 00:26:24,966 [Corey] Even Flair didn't have an answer to the power of Ripley there. 533 00:26:32,500 --> 00:26:35,733 [Cole] We have no idea how Charlotte Flair still functions in this match-up. 534 00:26:36,666 --> 00:26:40,500 Big kick. The boot by Charlotte! Cover to retain! 535 00:26:42,066 --> 00:26:44,266 -Rhea gets the shoulder up. -[Corey] Oh! Wow! 536 00:26:44,333 --> 00:26:45,966 [Cole] Another near fall. 537 00:26:47,133 --> 00:26:49,333 [Corey] You can see the brush burn on Charlotte's nose 538 00:26:49,399 --> 00:26:51,000 from the German suplex 539 00:26:51,066 --> 00:26:55,899 as we look back again at the boot that nearly ended this in favor of Flair. 540 00:27:02,866 --> 00:27:03,699 [grunting] 541 00:27:03,766 --> 00:27:06,166 [Cole] Now Charlotte with the boot, drops Rhea to the floor. 542 00:27:06,233 --> 00:27:09,266 [Corey] But you can never count out The Queen. 543 00:27:11,733 --> 00:27:15,800 We are, as you like to say, Cole, in the deep waters of this match-up, 544 00:27:15,866 --> 00:27:17,899 and it's still too close to call. 545 00:27:17,966 --> 00:27:20,100 [Cole] Yeah, but in the deep waters of this match-up 546 00:27:20,166 --> 00:27:23,300 is where Charlotte Flair rises to the top. 547 00:27:23,366 --> 00:27:25,233 And that's what she's going to do now, 548 00:27:25,300 --> 00:27:26,800 she's going to go up top. 549 00:27:30,066 --> 00:27:34,600 If there's a move that's defined Charlotte throughout her career, 550 00:27:35,399 --> 00:27:36,433 you're looking at it. 551 00:27:36,500 --> 00:27:40,199 From the top rope, moonsault! Down goes Ripley! 552 00:27:41,699 --> 00:27:43,166 [Corey] Flair got all of it! 553 00:27:45,033 --> 00:27:47,866 The Queen needs to get Rhea back in the ring… 554 00:27:49,899 --> 00:27:51,333 and finish the job. 555 00:27:54,466 --> 00:27:58,466 [Cole] Charlotte takes down Rhea, and again Rhea counters! 556 00:28:00,366 --> 00:28:01,666 Went for the spear! 557 00:28:01,733 --> 00:28:03,933 Almost took out referee, Jessica Carr. 558 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,500 -Oh and a head butt. -[Corey] Oh! 559 00:28:05,566 --> 00:28:07,600 [crowd cheering] 560 00:28:07,666 --> 00:28:08,899 [Cole] Ripley! 561 00:28:08,966 --> 00:28:10,033 Riptide! 562 00:28:10,733 --> 00:28:13,266 -Cover! -[crowd counting] 563 00:28:13,333 --> 00:28:15,300 -[Cole] Oh, Charlotte kicked out! -[Corey] Oh, no! 564 00:28:15,366 --> 00:28:17,433 -[crowd cheers] -[Cole] Charlotte kicked out! 565 00:28:19,166 --> 00:28:21,300 [Corey] Ripley's beside herself. 566 00:28:26,500 --> 00:28:29,533 [Cole] 75,000 are beside themselves. 567 00:28:31,199 --> 00:28:33,966 Watch the look on Rhea's face 568 00:28:34,033 --> 00:28:35,733 when Charlotte kicked out! 569 00:28:36,199 --> 00:28:38,566 [Corey] Complete disbelief. 570 00:28:38,633 --> 00:28:43,000 Rhea has used that maneuver to put away countless opponents. 571 00:28:44,266 --> 00:28:47,100 Ripley now looking to cinch in the Prism Lock submission! 572 00:28:47,533 --> 00:28:51,066 [Cole] A version of the Cloverleaf locked in here on Charlotte Flair! 573 00:28:51,633 --> 00:28:55,533 [Corey] Charlotte utilizing her long arms. She's still got her hands on the ground. 574 00:28:55,600 --> 00:28:58,766 This is going to minimize the pain a little bit! 575 00:28:58,833 --> 00:29:01,366 [Cole] Charlotte's gotta try to make it to a rope for a break. 576 00:29:01,433 --> 00:29:03,399 If she taps, Rhea's the champion. 577 00:29:03,466 --> 00:29:07,699 Charlotte trying to drag herself to the bottom rope to force a break. 578 00:29:07,766 --> 00:29:11,333 Is this Ripley's moment? Is Rhea Ripley going to tap out 579 00:29:11,399 --> 00:29:13,433 the 14-time Champion? 580 00:29:14,266 --> 00:29:16,866 [Corey] Charlotte scratch and clawing to the corner. 581 00:29:17,300 --> 00:29:19,333 And the Champion's made it to the ropes 582 00:29:20,866 --> 00:29:22,866 [Cole] And Rhea's got five to break! 583 00:29:22,933 --> 00:29:24,899 Now Rhea driven into the official. 584 00:29:25,366 --> 00:29:27,666 -[Corey] Just an incidental contact. -[Cole] Spear! 585 00:29:30,166 --> 00:29:32,633 Cover from out of nowhere! 586 00:29:32,699 --> 00:29:34,066 Rhea kicks again! 587 00:29:34,633 --> 00:29:36,266 You got to be kidding me! 588 00:29:41,666 --> 00:29:44,199 Look at the face of Charlotte! 589 00:29:46,033 --> 00:29:48,633 The look of, "What do I need to do?" 590 00:29:48,699 --> 00:29:51,300 "What the hell do I need to do?" 591 00:29:53,566 --> 00:30:00,199 [Corey] Charlotte Flair, not a Superstar who ever shows doubt. 592 00:30:00,266 --> 00:30:05,899 This is one of the most incredible championship matches you'll ever witness 593 00:30:05,966 --> 00:30:07,000 at WrestleMania. 594 00:30:07,800 --> 00:30:09,899 Or any other day of the year for that matter. 595 00:30:09,966 --> 00:30:12,166 This is absolutely epic! 596 00:30:12,233 --> 00:30:15,233 These two women leaving it all in the ring 597 00:30:15,300 --> 00:30:18,233 for the right to be the SmackDown Women's Champion. 598 00:30:18,300 --> 00:30:21,166 [Cole] Rhea bounced off the ring post, Charlotte out of the second rope, 599 00:30:21,233 --> 00:30:22,600 trying to drag Rhea up. 600 00:30:22,666 --> 00:30:25,366 Charlotte Flair, what's she gonna try to do up there? 601 00:30:25,433 --> 00:30:28,399 [Corey] Oh, my. This will not end well. 602 00:30:29,399 --> 00:30:33,133 [Cole] Dangerous situation for champion and challenger. 603 00:30:33,199 --> 00:30:34,500 [crowd exclaims] 604 00:30:34,566 --> 00:30:37,066 No one willing-- Oh! And Charlotte, 605 00:30:37,566 --> 00:30:40,466 -face first off the post. She may be out. -[Corey] I think she is. 606 00:30:42,066 --> 00:30:44,366 Charlotte Flair's body just went limp. 607 00:30:45,833 --> 00:30:47,699 [Cole] Charlotte may be out cold! 608 00:30:51,000 --> 00:30:55,333 [Corey] The Queen basically melted on the top turnbuckle. 609 00:30:55,399 --> 00:30:58,399 [Cole] Rhea screaming in the face of the Champion, 610 00:30:58,466 --> 00:31:00,399 "It's my time!" 611 00:31:04,533 --> 00:31:05,933 And it might be! 612 00:31:06,666 --> 00:31:07,899 Riptide! 613 00:31:07,966 --> 00:31:08,833 Cover! 614 00:31:08,899 --> 00:31:11,100 -[crowd counting] -[bell rings] 615 00:31:11,166 --> 00:31:13,966 [Cole] Rhea Ripley is the SmackDown Women's Champion! 616 00:31:14,033 --> 00:31:16,899 -["Demon In Your Dreams" playing] -[announcer] Here is your winner 617 00:31:16,966 --> 00:31:19,833 and new 618 00:31:19,899 --> 00:31:23,566 SmackDown Women's Champion, 619 00:31:23,633 --> 00:31:29,100 Rhea Ripley! 620 00:31:29,166 --> 00:31:32,366 [Cole] Corey, I've had the honor to sit out here for 26 years, 621 00:31:32,433 --> 00:31:35,233 that is one of the damnedest, the most physical, 622 00:31:35,300 --> 00:31:39,333 the most incredible championship matches I've ever witnessed! 623 00:31:43,166 --> 00:31:46,600 [Rhea Ripley] 2023, the year where Rhea Ripley 624 00:31:46,666 --> 00:31:50,100 and The Judgment Day took over Monday Night Raw. 625 00:31:51,266 --> 00:31:53,533 And anyone who dared stepped in my path… 626 00:31:55,100 --> 00:31:57,199 found themselves eradicated. 627 00:31:59,233 --> 00:32:02,333 And now, as the calendar flips to 2024 628 00:32:02,399 --> 00:32:04,566 and we head into Day 1, 629 00:32:04,633 --> 00:32:06,766 another fool thinks that they can step up to me. 630 00:32:09,133 --> 00:32:11,766 -[Cole] Be very careful, Ivy Nile -[Rhea Ripley] Ivy Nile, 631 00:32:11,833 --> 00:32:14,199 you're gonna discover what every other woman 632 00:32:14,266 --> 00:32:15,866 on this roster already knows. 633 00:32:17,033 --> 00:32:21,600 This is my division and you are nothing in my world. 634 00:32:27,466 --> 00:32:31,800 [Peter] Still to come tonight, ten Superstars, two cages, one ring, 635 00:32:31,866 --> 00:32:33,066 it's WarGames, 636 00:32:33,133 --> 00:32:36,199 featuring the triumphant return of The Viper himself, 637 00:32:36,266 --> 00:32:37,266 Randy Orton. 638 00:32:37,866 --> 00:32:41,633 [Jackie] But up next, what do bunnies and social media disruptors 639 00:32:41,699 --> 00:32:42,699 have in common? 640 00:32:42,766 --> 00:32:45,899 Well, in WWE they both know how to fly. 641 00:32:49,733 --> 00:32:52,600 WWE Royal Rumble is sponsored by Cricket. 642 00:32:52,666 --> 00:32:56,166 With fast and powerful nationwide 5G service, 643 00:32:56,233 --> 00:32:58,300 you can stress less, smile more. 644 00:32:58,866 --> 00:33:01,166 Right now, let's venture on back to SummerSlam, 645 00:33:01,233 --> 00:33:05,966 where the high-flying Ricochet collided with social media megastar, Logan Paul. 646 00:33:08,533 --> 00:33:11,766 [Cole] Ricochet has been begging for this opportunity, 647 00:33:11,833 --> 00:33:15,600 against a man who has really taken this company by storm in Logan Paul. 648 00:33:18,233 --> 00:33:19,199 [crowd boos] 649 00:33:19,266 --> 00:33:22,633 [Corey] Disrespect out of the gate, and Ricochet answers. 650 00:33:23,699 --> 00:33:28,366 The more offense Logan Paul generates, the higher his confidence grows. 651 00:33:28,433 --> 00:33:32,800 Thus making Logan Paul more dangerous each and every passing moment. 652 00:33:32,866 --> 00:33:34,833 [Cole] Shoulder first goes Paul! 653 00:33:36,899 --> 00:33:38,766 Ricochet up top! 654 00:33:38,833 --> 00:33:40,633 [crowd cheering] 655 00:33:40,699 --> 00:33:43,433 [Cole] That goof just gave Logan Paul some brass knuckles! 656 00:33:46,133 --> 00:33:48,800 -[bell rings] -[announcer] Here is your winner, 657 00:33:48,866 --> 00:33:52,666 -Logan Paul! -[crowd booing] 658 00:33:53,066 --> 00:33:56,233 [Corey] That had to feel good for Logan Paul, 659 00:33:56,300 --> 00:33:59,066 hearing Samantha Irvin say his name. 660 00:33:59,133 --> 00:34:01,166 [crowd booing] 661 00:34:04,633 --> 00:34:06,399 [Peter] If I had one Christmas wish, 662 00:34:06,466 --> 00:34:08,699 -it would be to wake up as Logan Paul. -[Jackie laughs] 663 00:34:08,766 --> 00:34:12,766 Yeah. Every time Logan Paul steps into the WWE ring, 664 00:34:12,833 --> 00:34:14,566 he finds another way to impress. 665 00:34:14,633 --> 00:34:17,400 Jackie, he's literally been in eight matches, okay? 666 00:34:17,466 --> 00:34:19,833 Let me repeat that. Eight matches, 667 00:34:19,900 --> 00:34:21,533 and somehow, he performs 668 00:34:21,600 --> 00:34:24,000 like an absolute veteran who's been doing it his whole life. 669 00:34:24,066 --> 00:34:27,933 Yeah, it really feels like, maybe, Logan Paul was born for this 670 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:29,299 in a lot of ways. 671 00:34:29,366 --> 00:34:32,333 And this Friday on SmackDown, The Absolute Best of 2023, 672 00:34:32,400 --> 00:34:34,500 we'll see Logan's most recent return to the ring, 673 00:34:34,566 --> 00:34:36,133 where he faced Rey Mysterio 674 00:34:36,199 --> 00:34:39,833 for that United States Championship at Crown Jewel. 675 00:34:39,900 --> 00:34:41,233 He's got some gold now. 676 00:34:41,299 --> 00:34:43,333 I'm gonna say, in case you didn't hear me before. 677 00:34:43,400 --> 00:34:46,100 -Eight matches and he is the new-- -Worth repeating. 678 00:34:46,166 --> 00:34:48,766 Yeah, yeah. Eight matches and he's the new US Champion. 679 00:34:49,600 --> 00:34:52,566 Yeah. Well, listen, Logan Paul wasn't the only celebrity 680 00:34:52,633 --> 00:34:54,533 to shine in the squared circle this year. 681 00:34:54,600 --> 00:34:59,400 The man whose album had the most streams of 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped, 682 00:34:59,466 --> 00:35:02,366 over 4.5 billion. 683 00:35:02,433 --> 00:35:03,700 This is worth repeating too. 684 00:35:03,766 --> 00:35:06,233 4.5 billion. 685 00:35:06,299 --> 00:35:09,600 Bad Bunny put on quite the performance at Backlash this past year 686 00:35:09,666 --> 00:35:12,033 in his home country of Puerto Rico, no less. 687 00:35:12,100 --> 00:35:14,033 This was a night that blew my mind. 688 00:35:14,100 --> 00:35:16,866 Talk about a homecoming in front of 18,000 689 00:35:16,933 --> 00:35:19,366 of his and his opponent's fellow countrymen. 690 00:35:19,433 --> 00:35:22,700 Bad Bunny wasn't just facing the Judgment Day's Damian Priest 691 00:35:22,766 --> 00:35:25,566 in what had become a highly personal match, okay? 692 00:35:25,633 --> 00:35:28,200 Bad Bunny came fully prepared 693 00:35:28,266 --> 00:35:31,400 to go to battle in a San Juan Street Fight. 694 00:35:41,700 --> 00:35:46,533 [Cole] These two men both grew up in a small town of Vega Baja, 695 00:35:47,033 --> 00:35:48,133 here in Puerto Rico. 696 00:35:49,766 --> 00:35:53,566 Damian Priest said, "This night is special because I was raised here." 697 00:35:54,233 --> 00:35:57,366 Bad Bunny said, "We are superheroes here." 698 00:36:02,533 --> 00:36:05,766 [Corey] It's easy to become overconfident when you've got an arena full of people 699 00:36:05,833 --> 00:36:07,933 chanting your name. I think that's what we're seeing 700 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:10,533 out of Bad Bunny in the opening moment. 701 00:36:10,600 --> 00:36:12,266 [Cole] And Priest just toying 702 00:36:12,333 --> 00:36:14,166 -with his one-time friend… -[Corey] Oh! 703 00:36:14,233 --> 00:36:16,666 [Cole] …and Bad Bunny said, "Uh-uh." 704 00:36:21,666 --> 00:36:25,466 And Priest, misses wildly and Bunny with the power of his own! 705 00:36:25,533 --> 00:36:28,833 A Michinoku Driver! A cover for the win and a kickout! 706 00:36:28,900 --> 00:36:30,000 Are you kidding me? 707 00:36:31,600 --> 00:36:34,633 [Corey] Bunny caught Priest off guard. No doubt about that. 708 00:36:35,433 --> 00:36:38,066 A thunderous Michinoku Driver. 709 00:36:38,133 --> 00:36:39,933 [crowd cheering] 710 00:36:40,833 --> 00:36:42,533 [Cole] Let the games begin! 711 00:36:43,166 --> 00:36:45,266 [Corey] Kendo sticks in stereo. 712 00:36:47,166 --> 00:36:50,766 Beautiful custom kendo stick gifted to Bunny earlier tonight 713 00:36:50,833 --> 00:36:53,100 by WWE legend Savio Vega. 714 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:59,933 [Cole] Damian Priest, though, picking Bad Bunny out of the air. 715 00:37:02,433 --> 00:37:05,900 [Corey] And one well-placed shot to the body 716 00:37:05,966 --> 00:37:08,466 stops Bunny's momentum in its tracks. 717 00:37:09,200 --> 00:37:12,799 [Cole] You know, Damian Priest is a massive New York Yankees fan. 718 00:37:14,333 --> 00:37:16,766 And I think he's going to… Well… 719 00:37:18,266 --> 00:37:19,966 I thought he was gonna use it as a… 720 00:37:20,033 --> 00:37:23,299 [Corey] That was more Bo Jackson than Aaron Judge but we'll take it. 721 00:37:23,366 --> 00:37:26,633 [Cole] Bad Bunny now with the right, Damian Priest with the right of his own. 722 00:37:26,700 --> 00:37:30,233 And now Priest, gonna show power to Bad Bunny. 723 00:37:31,433 --> 00:37:34,600 [Corey] It's no secret the power advantage in this scenario is going to be 724 00:37:34,666 --> 00:37:36,533 on the side of Damian Priest. 725 00:37:36,600 --> 00:37:39,200 The experience advantage goes to Priest. 726 00:37:39,266 --> 00:37:42,466 Bunny is out here relying strictly on heart, 727 00:37:42,533 --> 00:37:45,200 which he has got an overabundance of. 728 00:37:47,466 --> 00:37:49,400 [crowd rallying] 729 00:37:51,533 --> 00:37:53,333 [Cole] It is thunderous here. 730 00:37:54,266 --> 00:37:56,666 [Corey] Well, a sold-out crowd willing you forward 731 00:37:56,733 --> 00:37:58,633 isn't going to hurt either if you're Bad Bunny. 732 00:38:00,466 --> 00:38:01,666 [speaking indistinctly] 733 00:38:05,900 --> 00:38:07,100 [crowd exclaims] 734 00:38:07,166 --> 00:38:08,966 [Cole] I'm quite sure-- Oh! 735 00:38:10,400 --> 00:38:14,333 Wrenching the left arm of Bad Bunny, and Priest now just showing off. 736 00:38:14,400 --> 00:38:18,166 [Corey] Priest is savoring this. Damian Priest realizes how many eyes 737 00:38:18,233 --> 00:38:19,799 are on this match-up right now, 738 00:38:19,866 --> 00:38:22,766 all around the world as a premium live event. 739 00:38:22,833 --> 00:38:25,666 -All of the Hollywood and the music-- -[Cole] Oh! 740 00:38:25,733 --> 00:38:28,500 Legal. Thumb to the eye. Here comes Bad Bunny. 741 00:38:30,233 --> 00:38:34,233 [Corey] The eyes of the entertainment world are on this match-up right now. 742 00:38:34,299 --> 00:38:36,400 Priest may end up a Hollywood movie star after this. 743 00:38:36,466 --> 00:38:38,100 Maybe Priest will get a recording deal. 744 00:38:38,166 --> 00:38:44,366 [Cole] Well, not to mention Bad Bunny has 140 million social media followers. 745 00:38:51,200 --> 00:38:54,566 [crowd counting] 746 00:38:55,500 --> 00:38:57,100 [Cole] Priest said, "Not gonna happen." 747 00:38:57,166 --> 00:39:00,299 Bunny rolled through, shoulders down. Stacks him up. Kick at two. 748 00:39:07,366 --> 00:39:08,600 Damian Priest, who… 749 00:39:09,133 --> 00:39:11,633 -[Corey laughs] -[Cole] …who trained Bad Bunny to… 750 00:39:13,966 --> 00:39:16,566 get inside the squared circle. Mentioned they teamed together 751 00:39:16,633 --> 00:39:18,299 a couple of years ago at WrestleMania. 752 00:39:19,333 --> 00:39:21,466 You saw what Bunny was capable of there. 753 00:39:21,533 --> 00:39:24,333 [Corey] Priest said it wasn't personal until Bunny made it personal. 754 00:39:24,933 --> 00:39:25,766 [Cole] Oh! 755 00:39:25,833 --> 00:39:26,666 Not quite sure… 756 00:39:28,433 --> 00:39:29,566 How he came to that, uh… 757 00:39:29,633 --> 00:39:32,233 [Corey] Damian Priest enjoyed being a teammate of Bad Bunny, 758 00:39:32,299 --> 00:39:34,766 helping train Bad Bunny for WrestleMania. 759 00:39:34,833 --> 00:39:37,866 -Chokeslam! South of Heaven! -[Cole] South of Heaven! 760 00:39:39,400 --> 00:39:43,100 Oh, no, no, no, no. Damian Priest said, "I don't want to end it that way." 761 00:39:43,166 --> 00:39:46,700 -"I want to continue to punish Bad Bunny." -[crowd booing] 762 00:39:50,700 --> 00:39:53,433 [Corey] This is… This is getting dangerous. 763 00:39:54,400 --> 00:40:00,033 I have a feeling Bad Bunny may rue the day he accepted this match. 764 00:40:08,033 --> 00:40:10,333 [Cole] What is Priest planning to do here? 765 00:40:11,700 --> 00:40:14,966 [Corey] He's planning to send Bunny on an early farewell tour. 766 00:40:15,633 --> 00:40:19,033 But Bad Bunny fighting back high on top of that equipment. 767 00:40:24,833 --> 00:40:26,000 Oh, no. Oh, no. 768 00:40:26,066 --> 00:40:28,400 -[Cole] This is not going to be good. -[Corey] Oh, God, no! 769 00:40:28,466 --> 00:40:30,433 [Cole] Oh, my God! 770 00:40:37,733 --> 00:40:40,166 [crowd rallying] 771 00:40:52,466 --> 00:40:57,833 [Corey] Damian Priest with the Broken Arrow off of the roll case 772 00:40:57,900 --> 00:40:59,766 through God only knows what, 773 00:41:00,566 --> 00:41:02,666 being concealed under the drapes. 774 00:41:04,466 --> 00:41:07,766 Catastrophic scenario for Bad Bunny 775 00:41:08,299 --> 00:41:12,500 [Cole] Hauling the carcass of Bunny back to the ring. 776 00:41:14,466 --> 00:41:19,066 And unceremoniously dumping him into the ringside area. 777 00:41:19,133 --> 00:41:21,866 Bad Bunny, I don't think he has any clue where he is, Corey. 778 00:41:22,900 --> 00:41:25,299 -[Corey] That's a pretty fair assessment. -[Cole] Oh! 779 00:41:29,833 --> 00:41:32,100 The most streamed artist in the world… 780 00:41:33,233 --> 00:41:34,700 is now the most beat up. 781 00:41:36,833 --> 00:41:38,633 [Corey] That record will not hold true 782 00:41:38,700 --> 00:41:42,666 if people tune in to see the final time Bad Bunny was ever in public 783 00:41:43,866 --> 00:41:49,266 after being destroyed courtesy of Damian Priest of The Judgment Day. 784 00:41:49,333 --> 00:41:53,033 [Cole] Bad Bunny picked a fight with a dangerous, dangerous man. 785 00:41:53,766 --> 00:41:55,200 -[Corey] Oh! -[Cole] Oh, no! 786 00:41:55,266 --> 00:41:56,466 Missed with a kick! 787 00:41:56,533 --> 00:41:57,966 Ankle into the post! 788 00:41:58,033 --> 00:42:01,000 [Corey] Priest might have broken his foot. Maybe his ankle? 789 00:42:03,133 --> 00:42:05,066 Priest calling the official right away. 790 00:42:06,333 --> 00:42:07,966 Damian Priest is hurt. 791 00:42:08,633 --> 00:42:11,266 [Cole] And Bad Bunny's got a kendo stick. 792 00:42:11,333 --> 00:42:12,966 Right to the injured leg! 793 00:42:17,566 --> 00:42:19,433 Priest flailing away at Bunny, 794 00:42:19,500 --> 00:42:21,200 trying to keep him away from him. 795 00:42:21,966 --> 00:42:25,066 [Corey] Damian Priest is hurting badly. 796 00:42:32,200 --> 00:42:33,033 Uh-oh. 797 00:42:33,733 --> 00:42:36,100 Priest tried to get the boot up. Bunny tried to-- 798 00:42:36,166 --> 00:42:37,299 Bunny made him pay! 799 00:42:37,366 --> 00:42:40,000 Hyperextending the knee of Damian Priest. 800 00:42:40,066 --> 00:42:42,433 [groaning] Oh, my God! 801 00:42:42,500 --> 00:42:44,333 [Cole] Priest is screaming in pain. 802 00:42:47,000 --> 00:42:50,000 [Corey] Priest said, "It's not okay." Damian Priest may be injured 803 00:42:52,766 --> 00:42:55,833 [Cole] Well, I have to say many will believe Priest deserved that. 804 00:42:55,900 --> 00:42:59,333 [Corey] Oh, wait a second. Dominik, Finn Bálor… 805 00:43:00,700 --> 00:43:02,500 [Cole] the rest of The Judgment Day is here. 806 00:43:02,566 --> 00:43:04,866 Remember, no disqualifications. 807 00:43:04,933 --> 00:43:08,633 [Corey] The numbers game just overwhelming Benito. 808 00:43:09,733 --> 00:43:11,600 Essentially three on one right now, 809 00:43:11,666 --> 00:43:16,133 and I got a bad feeling Kendall Jenner is about to be back on the market. 810 00:43:23,066 --> 00:43:25,133 [crowd cheering] 811 00:43:25,200 --> 00:43:26,433 [Corey] Wait a second! 812 00:43:28,066 --> 00:43:29,566 [Cole] Rey Mysterio! 813 00:43:30,666 --> 00:43:32,733 [Corey] Rey trying to even the numbers. 814 00:43:33,966 --> 00:43:36,066 Rey coming to Bad Bunny's aid, 815 00:43:36,133 --> 00:43:39,666 but now Dominik, his son, and Finn Bálor beating him down! 816 00:43:40,500 --> 00:43:42,500 ["Bad Apple" playing] 817 00:43:42,566 --> 00:43:44,600 [crowd cheering] 818 00:43:48,533 --> 00:43:51,566 [Cole] Can somebody say Caribbean Cool? 819 00:43:51,633 --> 00:43:53,900 Carlito's here! 820 00:43:56,666 --> 00:43:58,166 [crowd rallying] 821 00:43:58,233 --> 00:44:00,799 Carlito taking out The Judgment Day! 822 00:44:09,566 --> 00:44:11,133 [Corey] Backstabber! 823 00:44:12,299 --> 00:44:14,333 [crowd cheering] 824 00:44:14,400 --> 00:44:17,266 [Corey] Now that, that's cool! 825 00:44:20,466 --> 00:44:21,566 [Cole laughing] 826 00:44:22,600 --> 00:44:24,566 [crowd cheering] 827 00:44:27,633 --> 00:44:28,833 [Cole] Oh, of course. 828 00:44:28,900 --> 00:44:31,633 [Corey] It's not the first time Dom's been in a fight over an apple. 829 00:44:31,700 --> 00:44:33,766 That's the kind of stuff you deal with in the clink. 830 00:44:36,966 --> 00:44:39,833 [Cole] Dominik in position. 831 00:44:42,166 --> 00:44:44,833 Rey with a 619 to his son! 832 00:44:46,500 --> 00:44:48,466 -[crowd exclaims] -[Cole laughing] 833 00:44:49,833 --> 00:44:51,533 [crowd cheering] 834 00:44:53,633 --> 00:44:55,833 [Corey] The match is still underway! 835 00:44:55,900 --> 00:44:58,200 [Cole] Bálor and Dom retreating. 836 00:44:59,200 --> 00:45:02,799 [Corey] Carlito and Rey Mysterio! 837 00:45:03,333 --> 00:45:05,900 ["Los Boricuas" playing] 838 00:45:11,299 --> 00:45:13,799 [Cole] Now Judgment Day has nowhere to go! 839 00:45:15,600 --> 00:45:18,466 Savio Vega! 840 00:45:18,533 --> 00:45:19,700 Los Boricuas! 841 00:45:33,299 --> 00:45:35,033 [Corey] Bálor having a laugh. 842 00:45:36,166 --> 00:45:39,066 Talk about being stuck between a rock and a hard place. 843 00:45:52,833 --> 00:45:54,266 [crowd chanting] 844 00:46:07,266 --> 00:46:09,166 ["Our World" playing] 845 00:46:10,333 --> 00:46:12,033 [Corey] But wait, there's more! 846 00:46:13,066 --> 00:46:15,266 [Cole] The Latino World Order! 847 00:46:18,333 --> 00:46:22,533 Joaquin Wilde, Santos Escober, Cruz Del Toro. 848 00:46:24,566 --> 00:46:27,033 [Cole] And The Judgment Day have nowhere to go! 849 00:46:27,799 --> 00:46:30,933 And now the number's in the LWO's favor. 850 00:46:36,700 --> 00:46:39,200 [Corey] This is absolute insanity. 851 00:46:39,266 --> 00:46:40,799 Oh. Turn around, Finn. 852 00:46:48,733 --> 00:46:50,166 [Cole] Oh, and a chop! 853 00:46:50,766 --> 00:46:51,733 And another! 854 00:46:53,366 --> 00:46:54,866 Down, Bálor! 855 00:46:58,700 --> 00:47:00,200 Down goes Finn! 856 00:47:00,666 --> 00:47:04,333 [Corey] Bálor feeling a little of that TNT here in Puerto Rico! 857 00:47:08,566 --> 00:47:10,666 [Cole] And now Dominik getting him some! 858 00:47:15,033 --> 00:47:17,433 And The Judgment Day running away! 859 00:47:28,033 --> 00:47:29,766 Chair to the spine! 860 00:47:29,833 --> 00:47:32,666 Bad Bunny unloading on Priest! 861 00:47:32,733 --> 00:47:36,066 [crowd chanting] 862 00:47:40,200 --> 00:47:43,366 [Cole] Has had as many hits with the chair as he has with his music career. 863 00:47:44,033 --> 00:47:46,033 [Corey] I think the chair just went platinum. 864 00:47:57,500 --> 00:47:59,200 [Cole] Bunny setting Priest up! 865 00:48:04,166 --> 00:48:05,700 Oh, my goodness! 866 00:48:06,866 --> 00:48:08,366 Bunny into the cover! 867 00:48:08,833 --> 00:48:11,299 -Off the Bunny Destroyer! -[bell rings] 868 00:48:11,366 --> 00:48:13,833 Bad Bunny with the win! 869 00:48:13,900 --> 00:48:16,533 -["Chambea" playing] -[announcer] Here is your winner… 870 00:48:16,600 --> 00:48:21,633 Bad Bunny! 871 00:48:21,700 --> 00:48:23,866 [crowd cheering] 872 00:48:32,100 --> 00:48:36,766 [Cole] Well, Bad Bunny has added to his already massive résumé. 873 00:48:42,500 --> 00:48:47,733 [Jackie] Still to come, Cody Rhodes learns you never turn your back on Brock Lesnar, 874 00:48:47,799 --> 00:48:50,400 as we look back on the highly combative Trifecta 875 00:48:50,466 --> 00:48:54,066 of matches between the American Nightmare and The Beast. 876 00:48:54,133 --> 00:48:56,833 [Peter] But up next, it's your boys, 877 00:48:56,900 --> 00:49:00,799 The New Day giving you the best Christmas gift, 878 00:49:00,866 --> 00:49:03,000 their take on all things 2023. 879 00:49:06,666 --> 00:49:10,033 [woman] WWE is proud to support our local communities 880 00:49:10,100 --> 00:49:11,333 this season of giving. 881 00:49:11,833 --> 00:49:16,000 This holiday season, WWE Superstars and employees 882 00:49:16,066 --> 00:49:18,266 have provided more than 5,000 gifts 883 00:49:18,333 --> 00:49:21,000 and donated more than 10,000 volunteer hours, 884 00:49:21,066 --> 00:49:25,533 providing magical holiday experiences for boys and girls clubs of America, 885 00:49:26,600 --> 00:49:30,266 Seacrest Studio Foundation, and Make-A-Wish. 886 00:49:30,866 --> 00:49:33,566 Happy holidays from our family to yours. 887 00:49:36,600 --> 00:49:40,400 [Peter] Welcome back to Raw, The Absolute Best of 2023 888 00:49:40,466 --> 00:49:42,733 as we take a look at Christmas around the world. 889 00:49:42,799 --> 00:49:46,799 From Rockefeller Center in New York City, all the way down under to Australia, 890 00:49:46,866 --> 00:49:50,266 the home of next February's Elimination Chamber. 891 00:49:50,333 --> 00:49:53,866 [Jackie] And let's jet on over to Europe to see Christmas in Paris 892 00:49:53,933 --> 00:49:57,233 as WWE Backlash hits France in May, 893 00:49:57,299 --> 00:50:00,866 and then one final stop to deck the halls in Germany, 894 00:50:00,933 --> 00:50:04,133 the home of Bash in Berlin next August. 895 00:50:04,733 --> 00:50:07,533 [Peter] WWE is truly a global brand 896 00:50:07,600 --> 00:50:10,766 that will make its mark all over the world in 2024. 897 00:50:10,833 --> 00:50:15,533 But here to give us their perspective on 2023, it's The New Day. 898 00:50:17,700 --> 00:50:19,866 What's up, WWE Universe? 899 00:50:19,933 --> 00:50:23,100 -It's your boys, The… -[both] New Day. 900 00:50:23,166 --> 00:50:26,133 Now, the powers that be here in WWE 901 00:50:26,200 --> 00:50:28,666 asked your 12-time 902 00:50:28,733 --> 00:50:35,633 WWE World Tag Team Champions 903 00:50:36,100 --> 00:50:39,366 to share our considerable thoughts, to impart our infinite wisdom, 904 00:50:39,433 --> 00:50:42,000 to expound our immeasurable knowledge-- 905 00:50:42,066 --> 00:50:43,700 Woods, can you get to it? 906 00:50:43,766 --> 00:50:44,866 -Yeah, just… -Fine. 907 00:50:44,933 --> 00:50:47,133 -That's a lot of vocabulary, get to it. -Fine. 908 00:50:50,399 --> 00:50:53,799 A topic near and dear to our beloved Big E's heart. 909 00:50:54,500 --> 00:50:58,600 -Big meaty men slapping meat. -[laughs] Yeah. 910 00:50:58,666 --> 00:51:02,966 And there's no better place to start than with big Bronson Reed. 911 00:51:03,033 --> 00:51:05,366 330 pounds of man meat 912 00:51:05,433 --> 00:51:07,500 that'll squish you flatter than a flapjack. 913 00:51:07,566 --> 00:51:09,766 Love when Wade Barrett yells… 914 00:51:09,833 --> 00:51:13,066 [Wade] Tsunami! 915 00:51:13,633 --> 00:51:17,000 Perhaps the only man more meatier than Bronson on Raw these days 916 00:51:17,066 --> 00:51:20,266 is the Viking terror, Ivar! 917 00:51:20,333 --> 00:51:24,233 Ugh, may I never have to be in another Viking Rules Match 918 00:51:24,299 --> 00:51:26,366 with that man ever again! 919 00:51:26,433 --> 00:51:28,200 But, Kof, what's worse, 920 00:51:28,666 --> 00:51:30,533 an Ivar moonsault 921 00:51:30,600 --> 00:51:34,166 or getting punked out and sent down on your backside 922 00:51:34,233 --> 00:51:40,100 by the CMA Award-winning, Grammy-nominated artist, Jelly Roll? 923 00:51:40,166 --> 00:51:44,966 [laughs] Now that's what big meaty man slapping meat is all about. 924 00:51:48,133 --> 00:51:51,666 The women's division on Raw has certainly started heating up. 925 00:51:51,733 --> 00:51:54,733 Kayden and Katana looking like a force to be reckoned with. 926 00:51:54,799 --> 00:51:57,299 And Tegan Nox certainly stepped up her game, 927 00:51:57,366 --> 00:51:59,433 taking it to both Becky and Natalya. 928 00:51:59,500 --> 00:52:01,966 But what about Zoey Stark? 929 00:52:02,033 --> 00:52:06,000 Already earning her first one-on-one match for the Women's World Championship. 930 00:52:06,066 --> 00:52:08,500 Okay, what about Raquel Rodriguez? 931 00:52:08,566 --> 00:52:10,600 She got her first taste of main roster gold, 932 00:52:10,666 --> 00:52:13,766 winning the Women's Tag Titles with Liv Morgan earlier this year 933 00:52:13,833 --> 00:52:16,133 -before losing them to-- -No, no, no, stop, stop, stop. 934 00:52:16,200 --> 00:52:17,666 Don't even say her name. 935 00:52:17,733 --> 00:52:19,866 Don't let her name come out of your mouth. 936 00:52:19,933 --> 00:52:22,033 Because I've been told by Adam Pearce himself 937 00:52:22,100 --> 00:52:25,966 he's got something special for she who will not be named 938 00:52:26,633 --> 00:52:27,833 -later tonight. -Ooh. 939 00:52:31,000 --> 00:52:35,100 Well, the next topic, ain't that a kick in the head? 940 00:52:35,166 --> 00:52:38,366 The three people you would least like to be kicked in the head by. 941 00:52:38,433 --> 00:52:40,000 I'll start. Xia Li. 942 00:52:40,399 --> 00:52:43,799 Ninja kicks are strictly for martial arts movies and video games. 943 00:52:43,866 --> 00:52:46,600 Last thing I'm looking for in real life is a roundhouse 944 00:52:46,666 --> 00:52:48,466 -to the back of the dome. -Valid point. 945 00:52:48,533 --> 00:52:51,633 She kicks hard. But what about Sami Zayn? 946 00:52:51,700 --> 00:52:53,166 Hell of a nice guy, 947 00:52:53,233 --> 00:52:58,399 but, uh, mark me, uh, no for that Helluva Kick in the face. 948 00:52:58,466 --> 00:53:00,633 But number one on the list. 949 00:53:00,700 --> 00:53:04,033 Ever since Shinsuke went and got some subtitles, 950 00:53:04,100 --> 00:53:07,633 he's been handing out Kinshasas to whoever he feels like. 951 00:53:07,700 --> 00:53:09,566 So count me out with Shinsuke. 952 00:53:13,100 --> 00:53:16,333 -Now, your boys, The… -[both] New Day… 953 00:53:16,399 --> 00:53:19,500 …have got some serious competition these days. 954 00:53:19,566 --> 00:53:20,966 I'm talking about The Judgment Day. 955 00:53:21,033 --> 00:53:23,233 They're on top of the division right now, 956 00:53:23,299 --> 00:53:27,233 but we all know that goth look is always just a phase. 957 00:53:27,299 --> 00:53:33,700 Eventually, those championships will find themselves right here along these hips. 958 00:53:33,766 --> 00:53:36,700 But we are both well aware it won't be easy. 959 00:53:36,766 --> 00:53:40,666 Not in a division that's got two behemoths in Sanga and Veer 960 00:53:40,733 --> 00:53:42,866 being led into battle by Jinder Mahal. 961 00:53:42,933 --> 00:53:45,833 Yeah, I mean, you've got the newly reformed DIY 962 00:53:45,899 --> 00:53:48,100 with Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, 963 00:53:48,166 --> 00:53:51,500 plus The Creed Brothers, who since their arrival have been 964 00:53:51,566 --> 00:53:53,200 straight up Brutus Ballin. 965 00:53:53,266 --> 00:53:56,733 Yeah, yeah. And while we absolutely cannot stand them, 966 00:53:56,799 --> 00:54:00,700 you cannot overlook Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci of Imperium. 967 00:54:00,766 --> 00:54:04,399 But… but… but… I… I feel… I feel… I feel like 968 00:54:04,466 --> 00:54:06,700 -we're forgetting someone, right? -Hmm? 969 00:54:06,766 --> 00:54:08,866 I mean, but who could it be? 970 00:54:08,933 --> 00:54:10,899 [both] Who? Who? Who? 971 00:54:10,966 --> 00:54:15,299 Oh, I think I've got one last title card for that. 972 00:54:18,466 --> 00:54:20,966 Last but certainly not least, 973 00:54:21,033 --> 00:54:24,633 Chad Gable, Otis, Maxxine Dupri, 974 00:54:24,700 --> 00:54:26,233 The Alpha Academy 975 00:54:26,299 --> 00:54:29,799 and their new protégé, Tozawa. 976 00:54:29,866 --> 00:54:31,833 [Kofi] Oh, look at him dance, man. 977 00:54:31,899 --> 00:54:34,933 No, no, no. Look away, look away. 978 00:54:35,000 --> 00:54:39,233 -That's nasty! -Ugh! 979 00:54:45,266 --> 00:54:49,933 Rosenberg, I may regret asking this, but you got moves like Tozawa or what? 980 00:54:50,000 --> 00:54:53,000 -Yeah, actually, immediate regret. -I don't want to do it. 981 00:54:53,066 --> 00:54:54,100 -Please don't. -I'm not. 982 00:54:54,166 --> 00:54:57,333 All right, well, listen, it was a big year for Alpha Academy. 983 00:54:57,399 --> 00:55:01,799 Not only did they add two new recruits in Akira Tozawa and Maxxine Dupri, 984 00:55:01,866 --> 00:55:04,633 but Chad Gable, I mean, he arguably had the biggest match 985 00:55:04,700 --> 00:55:07,266 of his entire career against the "The Ring General" Gunther. 986 00:55:07,333 --> 00:55:10,466 Oh, absolutely. This was a moment in time for Chad Gable. 987 00:55:10,533 --> 00:55:12,533 The Intercontinental Championship on the line, 988 00:55:12,600 --> 00:55:14,299 his entire family at ringside, 989 00:55:14,366 --> 00:55:17,066 Chad Gable ready to give it his all! 990 00:55:17,133 --> 00:55:17,966 [Jackie] Yes! 991 00:55:18,033 --> 00:55:19,733 -Thank you! -Only problem 992 00:55:19,799 --> 00:55:21,466 was that pesky Ring General. 993 00:55:21,533 --> 00:55:22,466 That's right, Gunther! 994 00:55:22,533 --> 00:55:24,766 He's the man defending the Intercontinental Championship 995 00:55:24,833 --> 00:55:26,566 and he wasn't ready to give it up. 996 00:55:26,633 --> 00:55:28,966 In fact, he was trying to become the longest reigning 997 00:55:29,033 --> 00:55:31,133 Intercontinental Champion of all time. 998 00:55:33,766 --> 00:55:36,799 [Cole] Gunther defending the Championship against Chad Gable, 999 00:55:36,866 --> 00:55:39,733 and he has been dominating as the champion, Gunther. 1000 00:55:40,166 --> 00:55:43,399 [Wade] Gunther standing on the verge of history! 1001 00:55:43,466 --> 00:55:45,233 [Cole] That may turn things around. 1002 00:55:45,299 --> 00:55:50,166 [Wade] Absolute game-changer, shredding the left knee of the champ! 1003 00:55:50,233 --> 00:55:51,966 [Cole] And great strategy by Gable. 1004 00:55:52,033 --> 00:55:53,566 He's got a break by five, 1005 00:55:53,633 --> 00:55:56,100 but you take out the leg, you take out the power, 1006 00:55:56,166 --> 00:55:57,600 you take the big man off his feet 1007 00:55:57,666 --> 00:55:59,766 and you change the complexion of this match. 1008 00:55:59,833 --> 00:56:02,966 [Wade] The past five minutes were one-way traffic 1009 00:56:03,033 --> 00:56:05,000 in the direction of Chad Gable. 1010 00:56:05,066 --> 00:56:07,533 [Cole] Oh, what a kick to the face! 1011 00:56:08,933 --> 00:56:10,200 Cover by Gunther. 1012 00:56:10,266 --> 00:56:13,433 Looking to retain and make history. And a kick out by Gable. 1013 00:56:14,566 --> 00:56:15,399 Watch this. 1014 00:56:18,066 --> 00:56:21,799 Boom! Just collapsing the face of Gable! 1015 00:56:21,866 --> 00:56:24,500 [Wade] Rearranging those facial features. 1016 00:56:24,566 --> 00:56:27,700 You really want the gold that badly, Chad Gable? 1017 00:56:30,266 --> 00:56:32,966 [Cole] And again, Gunther was injured. 1018 00:56:33,033 --> 00:56:35,033 Gable was building momentum, 1019 00:56:35,100 --> 00:56:37,700 and Gunther just shut Gable right down again, 1020 00:56:37,766 --> 00:56:42,000 But Gunther has had a lot taken out of that knee. 1021 00:56:42,066 --> 00:56:46,533 It will be interesting to see if that plays a part going forward. 1022 00:56:51,266 --> 00:56:53,233 [Cole] Now, Gunther punishing Gable. 1023 00:56:53,299 --> 00:56:57,033 [Wade] But look, this is once again a dominant performance 1024 00:56:57,100 --> 00:56:59,233 from Gunther like we saw two weeks ago. 1025 00:56:59,299 --> 00:57:03,200 But the durability, the hard-wearing nature of Gable 1026 00:57:03,266 --> 00:57:06,366 -is what frustrated Gunther last time… -[Cole] Oh! 1027 00:57:06,433 --> 00:57:09,833 [Wade] …and caused the big Austrian to make a mistake. 1028 00:57:11,866 --> 00:57:13,566 [Cole] Again, just listen to this. 1029 00:57:13,633 --> 00:57:15,133 -[smack] -[crowd exclaims] 1030 00:57:19,833 --> 00:57:21,266 -[Gunther grunts] -[Cable groaning] 1031 00:57:22,466 --> 00:57:25,733 [Wade] I'll tell you this. It's rare you see Gunther sweating… 1032 00:57:25,799 --> 00:57:26,733 [indistinct yelling] 1033 00:57:27,700 --> 00:57:30,000 [Wade] …it's rare you see Gunther breathe-- 1034 00:57:30,066 --> 00:57:31,433 [yelling in German] 1035 00:57:32,799 --> 00:57:34,500 [Wade in English] …breathing heavily. 1036 00:57:36,566 --> 00:57:38,066 [Cole] And Gable, though. 1037 00:57:38,133 --> 00:57:40,899 Straps come down and Chad Gable still in the fight! 1038 00:57:40,966 --> 00:57:44,200 And now he's fired up and he's going right after the Intercontinental Champion! 1039 00:57:44,266 --> 00:57:45,666 Look at Gable go. 1040 00:57:45,733 --> 00:57:48,333 [Wade] That was the last thing that Gunther expected 1041 00:57:48,399 --> 00:57:51,333 -after the abuse thrown at Chad Gable! -[Cole] Oh! 1042 00:57:51,399 --> 00:57:53,700 Gunther didn't let it affect him. Look what he's doing. 1043 00:57:53,766 --> 00:57:55,899 He's just going to punish Gable even more. 1044 00:57:55,966 --> 00:57:57,600 [referee counting] 1045 00:57:59,733 --> 00:58:01,366 [Cole] Torturing Gable. 1046 00:58:02,066 --> 00:58:03,466 Gunther in control. 1047 00:58:03,533 --> 00:58:07,633 Can Gable somehow climb back into this championship match? 1048 00:58:11,233 --> 00:58:14,033 Ladies and gentlemen, it was 44 years ago 1049 00:58:14,100 --> 00:58:16,799 the Intercontinental Championship was established. 1050 00:58:16,866 --> 00:58:18,899 Pat Patterson, the first Champion. 1051 00:58:18,966 --> 00:58:21,600 Gunther, looking to become the most dominant of all time. 1052 00:58:21,666 --> 00:58:24,766 Chad Gable looking to stop a near-historic reign. 1053 00:58:24,833 --> 00:58:26,899 Welcome back to Monday Night Raw. 1054 00:58:26,966 --> 00:58:30,966 Gunther looking to put Gable away. Gable trying to stay in this fight. 1055 00:58:31,033 --> 00:58:33,766 [Wade] Everything Chad Gable throws at Gunther, 1056 00:58:33,833 --> 00:58:36,233 Gunther has an immediate answer for. 1057 00:58:36,299 --> 00:58:38,299 But this might be the moment. 1058 00:58:38,366 --> 00:58:40,633 [Cole] This could be a turning point now for Chad Gable. 1059 00:58:40,700 --> 00:58:42,766 Gunther over the top rope, hit the floor hard. 1060 00:58:42,833 --> 00:58:46,899 Gable has stayed in this match-up. He's been able to survive the early flurry 1061 00:58:46,966 --> 00:58:50,266 of Gunther, and now somehow trying to pull off a miracle here tonight 1062 00:58:50,333 --> 00:58:51,533 on Monday Night Raw. 1063 00:58:52,033 --> 00:58:55,366 And Gable with a German suplex outside the ring! 1064 00:58:55,433 --> 00:58:57,433 [Wade] Landing hard on the floor. 1065 00:58:57,500 --> 00:58:59,733 [Cole] Now the official's on a count of six here. 1066 00:59:00,233 --> 00:59:02,333 Gable does not want a count-out victory. 1067 00:59:02,399 --> 00:59:05,866 He needs to get the Champion in the ring in order to win the title. 1068 00:59:05,933 --> 00:59:07,766 Not like he did a couple of weeks ago. 1069 00:59:07,833 --> 00:59:10,633 A count of nine, Gable beats the count, back into the ring. 1070 00:59:10,700 --> 00:59:13,666 Gunther, though, meets him there. And down goes Gable! 1071 00:59:13,733 --> 00:59:17,333 Stacks him up. Is Gunther to retain-- And a kickout! 1072 00:59:18,433 --> 00:59:21,866 [Wade] The powers of recovery for Gunther 1073 00:59:21,933 --> 00:59:26,133 when he is on the ropes, when he is hurt are immense. 1074 00:59:26,200 --> 00:59:29,966 Watch the head of Chad Gable bounce off the mat here! 1075 00:59:31,166 --> 00:59:34,166 [Cole] But somehow Gable was able to kick out. 1076 00:59:35,733 --> 00:59:38,266 The Champion, Gunther, looking to make history tonight 1077 00:59:38,333 --> 00:59:40,033 as the longest-reigning champion ever. 1078 00:59:40,100 --> 00:59:42,200 Climbing to the top rope, Chad Gable, 1079 00:59:42,266 --> 00:59:44,799 hoping to win his first singles championship in his career, 1080 00:59:44,866 --> 00:59:47,533 meets Gunther there, critical moment in this match! 1081 00:59:47,600 --> 00:59:49,500 And what a chop by Gunther. 1082 00:59:53,533 --> 00:59:54,566 And now Gable! 1083 00:59:55,399 --> 00:59:57,133 Up to the top rope! 1084 00:59:57,200 --> 00:59:58,500 Superplex! 1085 00:59:58,566 --> 01:00:00,066 Gable's got a chance! 1086 01:00:02,133 --> 01:00:03,600 Gable's got a chance! 1087 01:00:06,000 --> 01:00:08,433 His family in the front row! 1088 01:00:08,500 --> 01:00:12,100 Headbutt splash! Cover by Gable for the win! 1089 01:00:12,166 --> 01:00:14,533 And a kick out by Gunther at two! 1090 01:00:14,966 --> 01:00:17,100 [Wade] Straight into the ankle lock, Cole! 1091 01:00:17,166 --> 01:00:19,299 [Cole] And now the Champion, center of the ring! 1092 01:00:19,366 --> 01:00:22,233 Submission move by Gable! Gunther nowhere to go! 1093 01:00:22,299 --> 01:00:25,866 [Wade] Champion in complete agony now, panic starting to register. 1094 01:00:25,933 --> 01:00:27,899 But no! Denied again. 1095 01:00:27,966 --> 01:00:29,899 [Cole] But again Gunther has been… 1096 01:00:31,633 --> 01:00:33,500 Favoring that leg all match-up. 1097 01:00:34,200 --> 01:00:37,500 Gable trying to roll through into the Chaos Theory, 1098 01:00:37,566 --> 01:00:38,766 blocked by Gunther. 1099 01:00:38,833 --> 01:00:41,033 And Gunther now! Gable lands on his feet. 1100 01:00:42,833 --> 01:00:46,500 And Gunther looking for-- Oh, nice back suplex by Gable. 1101 01:00:49,266 --> 01:00:51,299 And Gunther is in trouble. 1102 01:00:51,366 --> 01:00:54,633 [Wade] Chad Gable, in-ring machine. 1103 01:00:54,700 --> 01:00:58,299 [Cole] Did you see the look on the Champion's face moments ago? 1104 01:00:58,366 --> 01:01:01,833 Almost a panic in the eyes of Gunther. 1105 01:01:05,666 --> 01:01:08,166 And Gable ripping the straps down! 1106 01:01:09,166 --> 01:01:14,700 Send Gunther into the corner, rolls through into the Chaos Theory! 1107 01:01:14,766 --> 01:01:16,666 Bridge, cover, win! 1108 01:01:16,733 --> 01:01:18,600 No, two and a half! 1109 01:01:20,533 --> 01:01:26,866 [Wade] Wow! That was Chad Gable's best chance of winning this match-up, 1110 01:01:26,933 --> 01:01:30,466 and The Ring General says, "No, not tonight!" 1111 01:01:30,533 --> 01:01:33,066 [Cole] Let's watch this cover here, Wade. 1112 01:01:33,833 --> 01:01:38,666 The bridge cover. There's one, there's two, just before three! 1113 01:01:38,733 --> 01:01:40,833 So close for Gable. 1114 01:01:40,899 --> 01:01:45,600 [Wade] History beckons for Gunther. Opportunity is here for Chad Gable. 1115 01:01:45,666 --> 01:01:47,966 [Cole] Gable, moonsault. Caught the ankle. 1116 01:01:48,033 --> 01:01:51,799 Gunther tried to block, didn't help, Gable now, ankle lock! 1117 01:01:51,866 --> 01:01:55,066 Rolled through by Gunther, Gable still got it locked in. 1118 01:01:55,133 --> 01:01:57,633 Gunther with nowhere to. He's gotta tap! 1119 01:01:57,700 --> 01:02:01,399 Gunther's gotta tap! Gunther's gotta tap! 1120 01:02:01,466 --> 01:02:03,000 [Wade] Nowhere near the ropes! 1121 01:02:03,066 --> 01:02:06,633 [Cole] Trying to drag himself to the bottom rope to force a break! 1122 01:02:06,700 --> 01:02:08,066 Fingertips away! 1123 01:02:08,833 --> 01:02:10,500 Gable drags him back! 1124 01:02:11,466 --> 01:02:14,566 Gunther creates a separation. 1125 01:02:14,633 --> 01:02:16,200 And now into the sleeper. 1126 01:02:18,100 --> 01:02:21,166 Now the sleeper hold applied by the Champion. 1127 01:02:21,866 --> 01:02:24,633 [Wade] How quickly the table's just turned. 1128 01:02:24,700 --> 01:02:28,866 Such is the brilliance of "The Ring General" Gunther 1129 01:02:28,933 --> 01:02:30,100 [crowd rallying] 1130 01:02:30,166 --> 01:02:34,333 [Cole] The Gable chants thunderous here in Charlotte tonight. 1131 01:02:34,399 --> 01:02:37,033 [crowd chanting] Gable! Gable! Gable! Gable! 1132 01:02:37,766 --> 01:02:40,233 Gable trying to make it back to a vertical base. 1133 01:02:41,100 --> 01:02:42,700 Gunther on his back, 1134 01:02:43,299 --> 01:02:45,366 trying to break the sleeper. 1135 01:02:45,433 --> 01:02:48,399 But again Gable got the shoulders down, 1136 01:02:48,466 --> 01:02:50,299 and Gunther's got to release the sleeper! 1137 01:02:50,366 --> 01:02:53,033 [Wade] What a reversal from Gable, but straight back-- 1138 01:02:53,100 --> 01:02:54,799 -Oh, no! -[Cole] Oh, my goodness! 1139 01:02:54,866 --> 01:02:57,633 Gable dropped right on the top of his head. 1140 01:02:57,700 --> 01:03:00,600 And just like that, powerbomb! 1141 01:03:03,299 --> 01:03:05,799 And a lariat clothesline! 1142 01:03:07,833 --> 01:03:10,633 -Gunther makes history. -[bell rings] 1143 01:03:10,700 --> 01:03:12,633 ["Prepare To Fight" playing] 1144 01:03:13,766 --> 01:03:16,233 [announcer] Here is your winner, 1145 01:03:16,299 --> 01:03:19,766 and still 1146 01:03:19,833 --> 01:03:23,000 the Intercontinental Champion, 1147 01:03:23,066 --> 01:03:29,700 "The Ring General" Gunther! 1148 01:03:33,233 --> 01:03:35,233 [Jackie] Still to come, The Man comes around 1149 01:03:35,299 --> 01:03:37,433 looking for a little Stratusfaction 1150 01:03:37,500 --> 01:03:41,166 as the heated rivalry between generational icons, Becky Lynch 1151 01:03:41,233 --> 01:03:45,000 and Trish Stratus heads inside a steel cage. 1152 01:03:45,533 --> 01:03:49,033 [Peter] But up next, it's time to acknowledge your Tribal Chief, 1153 01:03:49,100 --> 01:03:52,299 Roman Reigns, and all he's accomplished on Raw. 1154 01:03:52,366 --> 01:03:54,700 The Absolute Best of 2023. 1155 01:03:58,366 --> 01:04:02,966 Welcome back to Raw, The Absolute Best of 2023, 1156 01:04:03,033 --> 01:04:07,933 and you certainly can't talk about The Absolute Best of 2023 1157 01:04:08,000 --> 01:04:10,299 without talking about Roman Reigns, right? 1158 01:04:10,366 --> 01:04:12,033 Ah, and those two words. 1159 01:04:12,100 --> 01:04:17,333 Two words, Jackie, perhaps the two most powerful words in all of WWE, 1160 01:04:17,399 --> 01:04:19,866 two words that let everybody know 1161 01:04:19,933 --> 01:04:21,766 you're not just in the presence of greatness. 1162 01:04:22,233 --> 01:04:24,433 I'm talking about you're in the presence of an all-time 1163 01:04:24,500 --> 01:04:27,933 Mount Rushmore level of WWE Superstar. 1164 01:04:28,000 --> 01:04:29,700 The two words I'm talking about… 1165 01:04:30,166 --> 01:04:31,000 Do it. 1166 01:04:31,700 --> 01:04:32,933 [deep voice] Acknowledge me. 1167 01:04:33,466 --> 01:04:34,766 That's pretty good. 1168 01:04:34,833 --> 01:04:37,133 It's a little Christian Bale, Batman, but I dig it. 1169 01:04:37,200 --> 01:04:39,200 -[normal] It's not bad, though. -I don't hate it. 1170 01:04:39,266 --> 01:04:43,266 All right, we are now over 1,200 days into the reign of The Tribal Chief, 1171 01:04:43,333 --> 01:04:44,666 if you can believe it. 1172 01:04:44,733 --> 01:04:48,066 And if Roman's advocate, Paul Heyman is to be believed, 1173 01:04:48,133 --> 01:04:51,566 what we've seen from the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion 1174 01:04:51,633 --> 01:04:55,733 in just 2023 is just a drop in the proverbial bucket. 1175 01:04:58,899 --> 01:05:02,466 Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman. 1176 01:05:02,899 --> 01:05:07,233 And in this holiday season of tradition and celebration, 1177 01:05:08,633 --> 01:05:11,100 let us all take a moment 1178 01:05:11,166 --> 01:05:16,166 to properly acknowledge Roman Reigns 1179 01:05:17,100 --> 01:05:20,466 in his 1,212th day 1180 01:05:20,533 --> 01:05:26,866 as the Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion. 1181 01:05:27,433 --> 01:05:34,333 Following unmatched dominance across both 2021 and 2022, 1182 01:05:35,233 --> 01:05:38,799 it's now a three-peat for your Tribal Chief, 1183 01:05:39,266 --> 01:05:44,466 with yet another full calendar year standing alone 1184 01:05:45,066 --> 01:05:47,766 atop WWE 1185 01:05:47,833 --> 01:05:49,533 in 2023. 1186 01:05:50,000 --> 01:05:56,833 And looking back, what a monumental 365 days 1187 01:05:56,899 --> 01:05:59,333 the leader of The Bloodline has had. 1188 01:06:02,266 --> 01:06:05,966 Royally solving the KO problem. 1189 01:06:06,466 --> 01:06:10,366 Eliminating Montreal hometown hero. 1190 01:06:11,133 --> 01:06:14,799 Crushing the dream, Hollywood ending 1191 01:06:14,866 --> 01:06:18,933 to the story of the American Nightmare. 1192 01:06:19,766 --> 01:06:23,633 Outshining a self-proclaimed Megastar, 1193 01:06:23,700 --> 01:06:28,466 and showing the world who the real Crown Jewel is. 1194 01:06:29,066 --> 01:06:32,500 Engaging in Tribal Combat 1195 01:06:32,566 --> 01:06:38,033 against his miserable, rotten, ungrateful former right-hand man, 1196 01:06:38,100 --> 01:06:43,799 proving he, Roman Reigns, is the one, the only one, 1197 01:06:43,866 --> 01:06:48,000 that sits at the head of the table. 1198 01:06:49,266 --> 01:06:55,100 Everyone who stepped up to challenge Roman Reigns 1199 01:06:55,166 --> 01:07:00,100 and his bloodline fell in 2023, 1200 01:07:00,733 --> 01:07:04,733 including a 16-time World Champion 1201 01:07:05,233 --> 01:07:08,933 at the hands of the tribal heir, 1202 01:07:10,700 --> 01:07:12,200 Solo Sikoa. 1203 01:07:13,733 --> 01:07:17,366 And as Special Counsel to your Tribal Chief, 1204 01:07:17,433 --> 01:07:22,600 I offer not predictions but spoilers. 1205 01:07:23,066 --> 01:07:26,100 For the next 12 months, 1206 01:07:26,766 --> 01:07:29,299 there will be no challengers 1207 01:07:29,366 --> 01:07:33,000 unseating the true GOAT of sports entertainment. 1208 01:07:34,066 --> 01:07:37,100 And I don't care if you're Phenomenal 1209 01:07:37,166 --> 01:07:39,399 or a Legend Killer, 1210 01:07:39,833 --> 01:07:44,799 or someone who just can't stop saying 1211 01:07:44,866 --> 01:07:46,966 the word "Yeah." 1212 01:07:48,200 --> 01:07:54,466 But before I go, the Wiseman will bestow some wisdom upon you, 1213 01:07:55,466 --> 01:07:59,700 and I'd like to present each and every single one of you 1214 01:07:59,766 --> 01:08:03,366 this holiday season, an important reminder 1215 01:08:03,933 --> 01:08:07,433 that 2024 is a leap year, 1216 01:08:08,033 --> 01:08:12,333 which means the gift of one extra day 1217 01:08:12,399 --> 01:08:15,000 to acknowledge your reigning, 1218 01:08:15,066 --> 01:08:16,933 defending, 1219 01:08:17,000 --> 01:08:23,599 Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion… 1220 01:08:24,700 --> 01:08:30,700 [whispering] Roman Reigns. 1221 01:08:36,733 --> 01:08:39,300 [Jackie] And be sure to join us this Friday on FOX 1222 01:08:39,366 --> 01:08:43,066 for SmackDown, The Absolute Best of 2023, 1223 01:08:43,133 --> 01:08:46,099 where we'll relive some of the blue brand's greatest moments 1224 01:08:46,166 --> 01:08:50,966 of 2023, including the epic WrestleMania main event 1225 01:08:51,033 --> 01:08:53,899 between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes. 1226 01:08:53,966 --> 01:08:57,300 [Peter] And up next we'll be joined by American Nightmare. 1227 01:08:57,366 --> 01:08:59,700 That's right, the aforementioned Cody Rhodes, 1228 01:08:59,766 --> 01:09:02,933 as he looks back at the wars he's been through this past year, 1229 01:09:03,000 --> 01:09:05,066 and the next one that lies ahead of him. 1230 01:09:08,099 --> 01:09:09,599 Welcome back to the show, everybody. 1231 01:09:09,666 --> 01:09:13,266 You're watching Raw, The Absolute Best of 2023. 1232 01:09:13,333 --> 01:09:15,766 I'm Jackie Redmond, he is Peter Rosenberg. 1233 01:09:15,833 --> 01:09:18,866 Merry Christmas once again. Thanks for spending it with us. 1234 01:09:18,933 --> 01:09:20,633 And, Peter, the gifts just keep on coming. 1235 01:09:20,700 --> 01:09:22,899 I know you are a big fan of our next guest. 1236 01:09:22,966 --> 01:09:26,666 Have you ever been to a show? Everybody is a big fan of our next guest. 1237 01:09:26,733 --> 01:09:29,533 He's the winner of the 2023 Royal Rumble, 1238 01:09:29,599 --> 01:09:33,200 the first man to declare for the 2024 Royal Rumble, 1239 01:09:33,266 --> 01:09:37,300 coming this January to Tropicana Field in the greater Tampa-Saint Pete area. 1240 01:09:37,366 --> 01:09:38,933 Please welcome-- Oh, yeah. 1241 01:09:39,000 --> 01:09:42,733 Please welcome into the program the "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. 1242 01:09:42,800 --> 01:09:44,533 Cody, merry Christmas. How are you, bud? 1243 01:09:45,599 --> 01:09:49,300 Merry Christmas to both of you guys. Happy holidays. 1244 01:09:49,366 --> 01:09:53,266 You mentioned the 2024 Royal Rumble coming up, 1245 01:09:53,333 --> 01:09:56,533 I'm looking to go back-to-back, Peter. 1246 01:09:56,599 --> 01:09:57,466 -Back-to-back. -Whoo. 1247 01:09:57,533 --> 01:09:58,433 Whoo. 1248 01:09:58,500 --> 01:10:01,966 Wow. Only the greats go back-to-back. So I think you got it in you, Cody. 1249 01:10:02,033 --> 01:10:05,599 But I want to ask you about Christmas. You're taking time away from your family 1250 01:10:05,666 --> 01:10:07,166 to do this interview with us, 1251 01:10:07,233 --> 01:10:11,966 how into the festive spirit do you and the fam get around the holidays? 1252 01:10:12,033 --> 01:10:13,200 What's the sitch? 1253 01:10:14,633 --> 01:10:19,533 The sitch, it's Christmas pretty much all of November and all of December. 1254 01:10:19,599 --> 01:10:22,133 We're very into all the little things. 1255 01:10:22,200 --> 01:10:23,733 No procrastination. 1256 01:10:23,800 --> 01:10:26,433 We had our tree right after Thanksgiving Day. 1257 01:10:26,500 --> 01:10:31,533 Brandi has taken Liberty to see Santa, not once and not twice, 1258 01:10:31,599 --> 01:10:33,466 -but now three times. -[laughter] 1259 01:10:33,533 --> 01:10:36,766 And, uh, the magic is flowing. 1260 01:10:36,833 --> 01:10:38,400 It's big in our house. 1261 01:10:38,900 --> 01:10:43,833 Uh, Cody, uh, me and thousands of others will see you tomorrow at MSG 1262 01:10:43,900 --> 01:10:46,000 for the WWE Holiday Tour, 1263 01:10:46,066 --> 01:10:48,500 and it got me thinking about your dad. 1264 01:10:48,566 --> 01:10:51,666 What do you remember about Christmas as a kid 1265 01:10:51,733 --> 01:10:54,400 and how often was Dusty around on Christmas? 1266 01:10:56,300 --> 01:10:59,733 So it was explained to me early on in our household, 1267 01:10:59,800 --> 01:11:02,733 Christmas was not only the day that, you know, 1268 01:11:02,800 --> 01:11:07,233 Santa would come deliver gifts, but it was a huge show day. 1269 01:11:07,300 --> 01:11:11,433 And now with the Holiday Tour that WWE has, it's, kind of, 1270 01:11:12,400 --> 01:11:15,466 changed just slightly where it's the day after Christmas. 1271 01:11:15,533 --> 01:11:18,633 You mentioned Madison Square Garden, where we're going to be tomorrow. 1272 01:11:18,700 --> 01:11:21,533 The Mecca, can't beat it. 1273 01:11:21,599 --> 01:11:25,566 Wow, that is going to be so much fun. I can't-- I'm not going to be there. 1274 01:11:25,633 --> 01:11:27,433 -I'm so upset. -I know. Be jealous. 1275 01:11:27,500 --> 01:11:30,633 But, you know, let me-- I will be for anyone that's going. 1276 01:11:30,700 --> 01:11:32,833 I do want to ask you about Shinsuke Nakamura 1277 01:11:32,900 --> 01:11:38,333 because he had quite the gift for you a few weeks ago on Monday Night Raw 1278 01:11:38,400 --> 01:11:42,466 when he, you know, got in your face and spit in your face. Like, what-- 1279 01:11:42,533 --> 01:11:44,533 Where are you at with Shinsuke right now? 1280 01:11:45,400 --> 01:11:48,566 Prior to all of this, I had the highest regard 1281 01:11:48,633 --> 01:11:50,099 for Shinsuke Nakamura, 1282 01:11:50,166 --> 01:11:52,800 but I think the respect is, uh, 1283 01:11:53,400 --> 01:11:56,866 been altered a bit considering how he's approached this. 1284 01:11:56,933 --> 01:12:00,666 And there truly is a fun psychological element to this all, 1285 01:12:00,733 --> 01:12:04,233 because I was terrified of The Great Muta as a kid, 1286 01:12:04,300 --> 01:12:07,599 I was terrified of the mist. But I felt the mist, 1287 01:12:07,666 --> 01:12:11,066 and he's felt the receipt or two from me at this point. 1288 01:12:11,133 --> 01:12:14,633 And I think if anything, the respect is still there, 1289 01:12:14,700 --> 01:12:18,033 but it's become a bit more personal than you'd like a match to be 1290 01:12:18,099 --> 01:12:19,266 around the holiday season. 1291 01:12:19,333 --> 01:12:22,099 But that's okay. If it's personal, it's personal, 1292 01:12:22,166 --> 01:12:25,166 and we'll be able to settle it for however long this goes on. 1293 01:12:26,033 --> 01:12:28,200 Well, this is not the first time, Cody, 1294 01:12:28,266 --> 01:12:31,800 that someone who you didn't realize you had a problem with 1295 01:12:31,866 --> 01:12:34,000 all of a sudden had a problem with you. 1296 01:12:34,066 --> 01:12:37,266 Um, let's go back to after WrestleMania, 1297 01:12:37,333 --> 01:12:40,833 when all of a sudden, you are in the middle of just 1298 01:12:40,900 --> 01:12:42,700 a place no one wants to be. 1299 01:12:42,766 --> 01:12:45,500 How did you feel about your unplanned trip to Suplex City, 1300 01:12:45,566 --> 01:12:50,233 and what did you learn from going through the trenches with Brock Lesnar this year? 1301 01:12:50,300 --> 01:12:53,733 I'd say what I learned from a trip to Suplex City 1302 01:12:53,800 --> 01:12:55,833 is I don't ever want to go back. 1303 01:12:55,900 --> 01:13:01,700 I enjoyed my time because I was able to do something that is surreal 1304 01:13:01,766 --> 01:13:06,233 in the fact that I was able to beat Brock Lesnar, not once, but twice, 1305 01:13:06,300 --> 01:13:11,133 and to be able to win that rubber match at SummerSlam in Ford Field. 1306 01:13:12,300 --> 01:13:13,700 But you said it, Peter, like, 1307 01:13:14,599 --> 01:13:16,666 I've had one thing in mind since I came back. 1308 01:13:16,733 --> 01:13:19,900 One thing, and everybody has something else in mind, 1309 01:13:19,966 --> 01:13:23,233 to be a bit of a curve ball, to be a little bit of a detour 1310 01:13:23,300 --> 01:13:25,366 on what I assumed would be a straight road. 1311 01:13:25,866 --> 01:13:29,599 Well, it's been quite a journey for you over the last year, 1312 01:13:29,666 --> 01:13:31,333 and this has been all about looking back 1313 01:13:31,400 --> 01:13:35,566 on some of the bigger moments of 2023 on Monday Night Raw. 1314 01:13:35,633 --> 01:13:40,033 Do you have, like, a favorite moment from the last year 1315 01:13:40,099 --> 01:13:41,599 that kind of stands out to you? 1316 01:13:43,400 --> 01:13:47,300 I've had a lot of unbelievable memories in this last year, 1317 01:13:47,366 --> 01:13:49,966 and winning the 2023 Royal Rumble, 1318 01:13:50,033 --> 01:13:54,166 as far as, professionally, amazing memory the Rumble was, 1319 01:13:54,666 --> 01:13:56,433 I'd say though, maybe an… 1320 01:13:57,166 --> 01:14:01,200 underappreciated gem, or maybe it was too appreciated, 1321 01:14:01,266 --> 01:14:04,233 but another top moment for me this year was 1322 01:14:04,300 --> 01:14:07,233 the post-match press conference 1323 01:14:07,300 --> 01:14:10,500 at Fastlane with "Main Event" Jey Uso. 1324 01:14:10,566 --> 01:14:12,966 -[gasps] -[reporter] Congratulations… [laughs] 1325 01:14:13,033 --> 01:14:14,099 Yeet. 1326 01:14:14,166 --> 01:14:17,033 I bet a bunch of y'all lost money 1327 01:14:17,099 --> 01:14:20,099 thinking Judgment Day was gonna win tonight though. Let's go. 1328 01:14:20,166 --> 01:14:22,166 -You feel me? You feel me? -[snickers] 1329 01:14:22,800 --> 01:14:24,866 You feel me? Like, for real. 1330 01:14:24,966 --> 01:14:26,466 -Do you feel him, sir? -[man] I do. 1331 01:14:26,533 --> 01:14:30,200 Uce and I might have had a libation or two on the bus. 1332 01:14:30,266 --> 01:14:31,233 Uhh! 1333 01:14:31,300 --> 01:14:32,599 [laughter] 1334 01:14:33,866 --> 01:14:35,233 My man, that's my man. 1335 01:14:35,433 --> 01:14:39,333 I love it because it was really unexpected. 1336 01:14:39,400 --> 01:14:44,800 I always try to be polished and ready and straightforward 1337 01:14:44,866 --> 01:14:47,000 when I do those press conferences, 1338 01:14:47,066 --> 01:14:48,066 but it was so much fun, 1339 01:14:48,133 --> 01:14:50,300 and I'm glad we got that press conference moment. 1340 01:14:50,366 --> 01:14:53,733 [laughing] Cody, thank you so much. Merry Christmas, man. 1341 01:14:54,800 --> 01:14:57,300 Merry Christmas to you guys. Thank you very much. 1342 01:14:57,766 --> 01:15:00,233 All right, and with that, there's only one thing left to do. 1343 01:15:00,300 --> 01:15:02,400 -What's that? -Let's take a look back 1344 01:15:02,466 --> 01:15:05,966 at Cody, Brock III from SummerSlam in Detroit. 1345 01:15:09,400 --> 01:15:10,599 [Cole] And look at this! 1346 01:15:10,666 --> 01:15:14,800 Do not turn your back. Cody Rhodes goes right after Brock Lesnar! 1347 01:15:14,866 --> 01:15:18,266 But Brock Lesnar says, "Not so fast." 1348 01:15:18,333 --> 01:15:20,800 "Welcome to Suplex City, kid." 1349 01:15:20,866 --> 01:15:24,099 [Corey] There's a quick reminder, Cody, that you are not dealing 1350 01:15:24,166 --> 01:15:25,366 with a human being. 1351 01:15:25,433 --> 01:15:28,466 [Cole] Cody though, hanging Brock Lesnar up on the top rope. 1352 01:15:28,533 --> 01:15:32,566 Cody Rhodes Pitbull-like mentality, the drop down right hand. 1353 01:15:32,633 --> 01:15:35,533 -Rhodes, off the second rope! -[Corey] Disaster Kick! 1354 01:15:36,800 --> 01:15:39,533 -Lesnar's staggered. -[Cole] Cody again! 1355 01:15:39,599 --> 01:15:43,099 Brock still on his feet after a second Disaster Kick, 1356 01:15:43,166 --> 01:15:46,733 and now a third one as Cody was picked out of the air 1357 01:15:46,800 --> 01:15:47,700 by The Beast. 1358 01:15:50,533 --> 01:15:52,000 And now Brock Lesnar 1359 01:15:53,366 --> 01:15:55,400 driving Rhodes into the corner. 1360 01:15:56,500 --> 01:15:57,566 [Brock grunting] 1361 01:15:57,633 --> 01:15:59,733 [Cole] And now, shoulders to the midsection, 1362 01:15:59,800 --> 01:16:02,700 looking to wear down the American Nightmare. 1363 01:16:02,766 --> 01:16:03,733 [yells] 1364 01:16:03,800 --> 01:16:06,466 [Cory] I know Cody's game plan for tonight was to attempt 1365 01:16:06,533 --> 01:16:10,300 to stick and move, stay out of the clutches of The Beast Incarnate. 1366 01:16:10,366 --> 01:16:12,599 Oh, and just like he sidestepped there. 1367 01:16:12,666 --> 01:16:15,000 [Cole] Lesnar goes shoulder first to the post. 1368 01:16:15,066 --> 01:16:17,566 And now, Lesnar hurting outside the ring. 1369 01:16:17,633 --> 01:16:19,433 Cody Rhodes is going to fly. 1370 01:16:19,500 --> 01:16:23,200 Suicide dive! Brock dropped in front of the announce table. 1371 01:16:24,733 --> 01:16:26,400 [Corey] You can see the fire, the passion 1372 01:16:26,466 --> 01:16:28,533 in the eyes of the American Nightmare 1373 01:16:29,133 --> 01:16:31,133 who has The Beast staggered. 1374 01:16:32,033 --> 01:16:35,666 [Cole] Brock Lesnar trying to get away as Cody Rhodes continues the attack. 1375 01:16:35,733 --> 01:16:41,166 And now the power of Lesnar, driving Cody spine first into the ring post. 1376 01:16:42,233 --> 01:16:44,766 [Corey] That just took all of the wind out of Cody's sails. 1377 01:16:44,833 --> 01:16:46,733 [Cole] It's just Brock's such a monster, Corey. 1378 01:16:46,800 --> 01:16:49,966 I mean, it takes so much out of you just to punish the man enough 1379 01:16:50,033 --> 01:16:50,966 to keep him down. 1380 01:16:51,033 --> 01:16:54,866 You think you've got him on the ropes, and suddenly, Brock is back on top again. 1381 01:16:55,533 --> 01:16:58,466 [Corey] Brock possesses the power to truly change the complexion 1382 01:16:58,533 --> 01:17:00,800 of any match-up with one maneuver, 1383 01:17:00,866 --> 01:17:03,400 one strike, one suplex. 1384 01:17:03,466 --> 01:17:05,700 That quick, Brock can change it all. 1385 01:17:05,766 --> 01:17:09,400 [Cole] He's a ten-time World Champion, 1386 01:17:09,466 --> 01:17:11,000 a former King of the Ring, 1387 01:17:11,066 --> 01:17:14,166 Money in the Bank winner, two-time Royal Rumble winner. 1388 01:17:14,233 --> 01:17:16,000 And this may be the most impressive-- 1389 01:17:16,066 --> 01:17:18,400 -[Corey] Oh, my God! -[Cole] Look at the power of Lesnar! 1390 01:17:18,466 --> 01:17:21,200 [Corey] Total disregard for Cody's well-being. 1391 01:17:26,200 --> 01:17:28,766 [Cole] And now Brock Lesnar, I think he's done toying around. 1392 01:17:28,833 --> 01:17:30,266 I think he's done playing games. 1393 01:17:30,333 --> 01:17:34,000 He drags Cody outside the ring, and now Lesnar, 1394 01:17:34,066 --> 01:17:37,666 -an F-5! An F-5 on the floor! -[Corey] Oh, my God! 1395 01:17:39,800 --> 01:17:40,866 Tell him! 1396 01:17:40,933 --> 01:17:43,800 [Cole] Cody, if you know what's good for you, 1397 01:17:43,866 --> 01:17:46,333 stay down, take the count out. 1398 01:17:46,400 --> 01:17:51,266 [Cory] Look again at the thunderous F-5 delivered by Lesnar. 1399 01:17:51,666 --> 01:17:53,033 [Cole] And Cody stirring, 1400 01:17:53,099 --> 01:17:56,566 and I'm not sure what's going through Corey's damn pigheaded mind, 1401 01:17:57,133 --> 01:17:59,300 but he's back to his feet at a count of eight, 1402 01:17:59,366 --> 01:18:01,966 and now at nine, he beats the count. Back in the ring 1403 01:18:02,033 --> 01:18:04,400 and Brock Lesnar is pissed off about it. 1404 01:18:05,700 --> 01:18:08,133 [Corey] Cody Rhodes is not thinking rationally. 1405 01:18:08,200 --> 01:18:10,866 [Cole] Cody trying to drag himself to his feet. 1406 01:18:10,933 --> 01:18:14,066 The WWE fans beginning to stir. 1407 01:18:14,133 --> 01:18:15,800 Cody is back to his feet. 1408 01:18:15,866 --> 01:18:18,166 Lesnar's got blood in his eyes. 1409 01:18:18,233 --> 01:18:20,733 Cody's screaming at Brock, "Come on!" 1410 01:18:20,800 --> 01:18:24,333 And Rhodes has taken the fight to Lesnar, and here comes Cody. 1411 01:18:24,400 --> 01:18:28,500 But just like that Brock Lesnar quells another rally. 1412 01:18:28,566 --> 01:18:30,933 And now Brock Lesnar is angry. 1413 01:18:31,366 --> 01:18:33,566 Brock Lesnar is steaming mad! 1414 01:18:34,833 --> 01:18:37,900 [Corey] Oh, no, no, no. Oh, God! Oh, God! 1415 01:18:37,966 --> 01:18:40,800 [Cole] F-5 right through the table. 1416 01:18:43,099 --> 01:18:45,133 Damn it, Cody, just stay down! 1417 01:18:48,133 --> 01:18:49,166 Listen to this. 1418 01:18:49,233 --> 01:18:51,500 [crowd exclaiming] 1419 01:18:53,066 --> 01:18:55,033 [Cole] Stay down, Cody. 1420 01:18:55,099 --> 01:18:58,266 The guy's gonna destroy you. He's gonna end everything you wanted. 1421 01:18:58,333 --> 01:19:01,766 Everything you hoped for, he's gonna destroy for you right here tonight. 1422 01:19:08,533 --> 01:19:10,099 He can't even get to his feet! 1423 01:19:10,166 --> 01:19:13,700 -He just beats the count. -[Corey] Why Cody, why are you doing this? 1424 01:19:17,700 --> 01:19:20,266 [Cole] Cody Rhodes continues to be tortured, 1425 01:19:20,333 --> 01:19:22,566 he continues to be punished. 1426 01:19:29,000 --> 01:19:30,599 [crowd chanting] Cody, Cody, Cody! 1427 01:19:37,099 --> 01:19:43,000 [Cole] One can only imagine what type of savagery Brock Lesnar has left. 1428 01:19:44,666 --> 01:19:45,700 [Cody grunting] 1429 01:19:46,266 --> 01:19:47,933 [Cole] And Cody still fighting back. 1430 01:19:48,000 --> 01:19:49,833 Cody still trying to fight back. 1431 01:19:56,866 --> 01:19:59,933 [Corey] Well, Cody's body at this point almost lifeless. 1432 01:20:00,000 --> 01:20:02,633 It's like Lesnar's suplexing dead weight. 1433 01:20:05,733 --> 01:20:07,233 [Cole] It's time to worry now. 1434 01:20:08,066 --> 01:20:09,433 [grunting] 1435 01:20:09,933 --> 01:20:12,766 [Cole] Cody just somehow trying to survive, trying to hang on. 1436 01:20:12,833 --> 01:20:16,300 Cody rips off the protective padding to the turnbuckle 1437 01:20:16,366 --> 01:20:19,099 as he suffers another suplex at the hands of Lesnar. 1438 01:20:22,300 --> 01:20:24,533 -[Corey] Do you see-- -[Cole] Look, we gotta try 1439 01:20:24,599 --> 01:20:26,666 to get a close up of the chest if we can, 1440 01:20:26,733 --> 01:20:30,099 and the rib area of Cody Rhodes, it has been shredded. 1441 01:20:30,166 --> 01:20:32,800 It has been shredded by Brock Lesnar. 1442 01:20:32,866 --> 01:20:35,166 Cody, though, with steel steps in his hand. 1443 01:20:35,233 --> 01:20:40,166 Oh, goodness! Lesnar just kicked the steps right out of the hands of Rhodes! 1444 01:20:40,233 --> 01:20:41,333 [Corey] Careful, Cole. 1445 01:20:43,433 --> 01:20:45,233 Hoisting up Rhodes yet again. 1446 01:20:45,900 --> 01:20:49,866 [Cole] Oh! Lesnar driven shoulder first into the post! 1447 01:20:49,933 --> 01:20:54,066 Cody trying to rally a little bit, buy himself little bit of time here! 1448 01:20:54,599 --> 01:20:56,333 Now, the steps connect! 1449 01:20:59,866 --> 01:21:03,566 [Corey] Lesnar retreating for perhaps the first time in this match-up. 1450 01:21:03,633 --> 01:21:06,666 [Cole] Cody Rhodes showing a little bit of a momentum here! 1451 01:21:06,733 --> 01:21:08,900 Off the second rope, Disaster Kick! 1452 01:21:08,966 --> 01:21:10,800 [Corey] Brock Lesnar still on his feet. 1453 01:21:10,866 --> 01:21:14,433 [Cole] Cody Rhodes goes for a second-- Oh, the Cody Cutter! 1454 01:21:16,766 --> 01:21:19,599 Desperation Cody Cutter! 1455 01:21:23,766 --> 01:21:26,733 [Corey] Lesnar immediately up to a knee almost instinctively. 1456 01:21:26,800 --> 01:21:29,233 -From the top! -[Cole] Cody from the top rope 1457 01:21:29,300 --> 01:21:30,633 with Cody Cutter! 1458 01:21:30,700 --> 01:21:32,200 Cover, for the win! 1459 01:21:32,866 --> 01:21:34,133 And Lesnar at two. 1460 01:21:35,599 --> 01:21:39,866 [Corey] You have to imagine that did not do well for Cody's psyche. 1461 01:21:40,800 --> 01:21:43,566 As we look again, at the top rope! 1462 01:21:43,633 --> 01:21:46,666 Cody Cutter, a deep hook of Lesnar's leg, 1463 01:21:46,733 --> 01:21:49,633 but still not enough to keep The Beast down. 1464 01:21:51,400 --> 01:21:54,099 [Cole] I still can't believe Cody Rhodes is back on his feet. 1465 01:21:54,166 --> 01:21:55,900 That Cody Rhodes is back in this match. 1466 01:21:55,966 --> 01:21:59,300 Somehow surviving. May have Brock Lesnar on the ropes. 1467 01:21:59,366 --> 01:22:01,700 Went for Cross Rhodes, Brock caught him with the Kimura! 1468 01:22:01,766 --> 01:22:03,966 [Corey] That's it! it's over. 1469 01:22:04,033 --> 01:22:07,333 [Cole] The Kimura Lock that broke the arm of Cody Rhodes. 1470 01:22:09,366 --> 01:22:13,266 Lesnar with the Kimura in, Cody trying to survive! 1471 01:22:13,333 --> 01:22:15,866 Trying to hang on. Will he tap out? 1472 01:22:19,733 --> 01:22:22,900 [Corey] I think we know the answer. Cody Rhodes will not tap out, 1473 01:22:22,966 --> 01:22:26,066 but the official may want to think about getting in there and stopping it, 1474 01:22:26,133 --> 01:22:28,066 save Cody Rhodes from himself! 1475 01:22:28,133 --> 01:22:31,966 [Cole] Cody tried to drag himself to the bottom rope to force a break here! 1476 01:22:32,033 --> 01:22:34,066 Brock's got the Kimura locked in good. 1477 01:22:34,133 --> 01:22:38,066 Cody Rhodes, he's a fingertip away from the bottom rope 1478 01:22:38,133 --> 01:22:39,633 and force a break here! 1479 01:22:39,700 --> 01:22:42,500 [Corey] Look at the disgusting position of Cody's left arm. 1480 01:22:42,566 --> 01:22:44,233 Lesnar is going to snap it again! 1481 01:22:44,300 --> 01:22:46,233 [Cole] Cody screaming in agony. 1482 01:22:47,066 --> 01:22:50,333 Lesnar wraps the legs like a Boa constrictor 1483 01:22:50,400 --> 01:22:51,766 around the waist of Rhodes. 1484 01:22:51,833 --> 01:22:54,266 Cody trying to make it to the bottom rope. 1485 01:22:54,333 --> 01:22:57,533 Desperation, and he barely-- Oh, he gets there! 1486 01:22:57,599 --> 01:22:59,099 [crowd cheering] 1487 01:23:01,200 --> 01:23:02,833 [Corey] But the damage has been done. 1488 01:23:06,166 --> 01:23:10,366 The damage is done. A hush has fallen over the WWE Universe 1489 01:23:10,433 --> 01:23:11,666 here at Ford Field. 1490 01:23:14,900 --> 01:23:16,766 [crowd chanting] Cody, Cody, Cody! 1491 01:23:16,833 --> 01:23:21,000 [Cole] Cody Rhodes is somehow still in this match. 1492 01:23:25,866 --> 01:23:27,766 But how much does he have left? 1493 01:23:40,700 --> 01:23:42,833 Both men back to their feet. 1494 01:23:44,033 --> 01:23:46,733 Brock Lesnar hoisting Cody Rhodes up. 1495 01:23:46,800 --> 01:23:51,466 Cody was able to slip behind and out. Brock, into the exposed turnbuckle! 1496 01:23:51,533 --> 01:23:55,666 The exposed steel of the turnbuckle and now Cody going for Kimura. 1497 01:23:56,466 --> 01:23:58,966 Cody going Brock's own submission move. 1498 01:23:59,033 --> 01:24:02,033 The Kimura Lock, locked in on Lesnar! 1499 01:24:04,566 --> 01:24:06,533 [Corey] Rhodes has it cinched in deep. 1500 01:24:06,599 --> 01:24:08,700 Cranking with everything in his being! 1501 01:24:08,766 --> 01:24:11,566 [Cole] Will Brock tap to his own Kimura Lock? 1502 01:24:14,266 --> 01:24:17,099 Brock trying to somehow counter and power out. 1503 01:24:17,166 --> 01:24:19,033 Cody's got it locked in good! 1504 01:24:21,166 --> 01:24:22,166 [Brock groaning] 1505 01:24:22,233 --> 01:24:25,500 [Cole] Brock screaming in agony. Brock may tap. 1506 01:24:26,133 --> 01:24:27,700 Brock may tap out! 1507 01:24:28,266 --> 01:24:30,533 [screaming] 1508 01:24:32,099 --> 01:24:34,333 [Corey] Lesnar yelping like a wounded animal. 1509 01:24:34,933 --> 01:24:38,000 [Cole] Cody Rhodes with everything he has. 1510 01:24:38,066 --> 01:24:41,333 But Lesnar though, drilling Rhodes into the mat 1511 01:24:41,400 --> 01:24:43,033 to force the Kimura break. 1512 01:24:43,900 --> 01:24:44,733 [groans] 1513 01:24:47,466 --> 01:24:50,766 [Corey] Cody, even with a bad arm of his own, was able to inflict 1514 01:24:50,833 --> 01:24:54,733 substantial punishment on Brock Lesnar's arm. 1515 01:24:55,900 --> 01:24:58,233 Significant time spent in a Kimura Lock. 1516 01:25:02,400 --> 01:25:03,733 [Cole] What a match. 1517 01:25:03,800 --> 01:25:07,833 A battle of guts between Rhodes and Brock Lesnar. 1518 01:25:07,900 --> 01:25:09,900 Cody now, back to his feet. 1519 01:25:09,966 --> 01:25:12,233 Center of the ring. Lesnar picks him out of the air, 1520 01:25:12,300 --> 01:25:13,366 looking for the F-5. 1521 01:25:13,433 --> 01:25:16,266 Cody Rhodes able to counter into a Cross Rhodes. 1522 01:25:18,700 --> 01:25:20,233 Cody still has it hooked! 1523 01:25:21,466 --> 01:25:22,733 Number two! 1524 01:25:25,099 --> 01:25:27,666 Cody still has it hooked! 1525 01:25:30,666 --> 01:25:32,866 A third Cross Rhodes! 1526 01:25:33,500 --> 01:25:34,366 Cover! 1527 01:25:34,433 --> 01:25:36,033 [crowd counting] 1528 01:25:36,099 --> 01:25:38,166 -[Cole] Cody Rhodes does it! -[bell rings] 1529 01:25:38,233 --> 01:25:40,533 ["Kingdom" playing] 1530 01:25:41,133 --> 01:25:43,533 [announcer] Here is your winner, 1531 01:25:43,599 --> 01:25:47,233 the "American Nightmare", 1532 01:25:47,300 --> 01:25:53,133 Cody Rhodes! 1533 01:25:53,200 --> 01:25:57,000 [Cole] Corey Graves, here tonight at SummerSlam in front of his mother 1534 01:25:57,066 --> 01:26:03,733 and 50,000 strong, Cody Rhodes has done something very few have done. 1535 01:26:03,800 --> 01:26:07,200 He's beat Brock Lesnar not just once, 1536 01:26:07,266 --> 01:26:10,400 but now twice in a matter of months. 1537 01:26:15,566 --> 01:26:17,566 [crowd vocalizing] 1538 01:26:42,866 --> 01:26:45,500 [crowd cheering] 1539 01:26:45,566 --> 01:26:47,666 [Cole] And with this victory tonight, 1540 01:26:48,166 --> 01:26:49,666 Cody Rhodes… 1541 01:26:49,733 --> 01:26:51,033 [crowd cheering] 1542 01:26:52,866 --> 01:26:55,300 [Cole] …earned a measure of respect… 1543 01:26:57,700 --> 01:27:02,533 from the greatest combat sports athlete on the planet. 1544 01:27:06,733 --> 01:27:10,066 And with that nod, and with that handshake, 1545 01:27:10,133 --> 01:27:15,500 Cody Rhodes, the American Nightmare has arrived! 1546 01:27:18,033 --> 01:27:21,566 [Peter] Still to come tonight, it was the moment that shook WWE 1547 01:27:21,633 --> 01:27:23,599 down to its very foundation, 1548 01:27:23,666 --> 01:27:26,066 the return of CM Punk. 1549 01:27:26,733 --> 01:27:30,133 [Jackie] But up next, Becky Lynch joins us to share her thoughts 1550 01:27:30,200 --> 01:27:33,133 on her generational rivalry with Trish Stratus 1551 01:27:33,200 --> 01:27:35,633 and her upcoming match with Nia Jax. 1552 01:27:39,800 --> 01:27:43,866 [announcer] The NXT Women's Championship is ready to main event now. 1553 01:27:45,233 --> 01:27:47,200 The Man is back! 1554 01:27:47,266 --> 01:27:51,733 She is looking for the one title she has never held, 1555 01:27:51,800 --> 01:27:54,700 the NXT Women's Championship. 1556 01:28:30,933 --> 01:28:36,500 She's done it! "Big Time" Becks is now The Man in NXT. 1557 01:28:40,766 --> 01:28:44,300 Certainly a huge moment in the career of Becky Lynch 1558 01:28:44,366 --> 01:28:48,133 as she completed the triple crown of Women's Championships, 1559 01:28:48,200 --> 01:28:53,700 and joinin8g us now is none other than The Man herself, Becky Lynch. 1560 01:28:53,766 --> 01:28:55,200 Becky, merry Christmas. 1561 01:28:55,833 --> 01:28:59,233 Merry Christmas to you guys. I hope you're having a good one. 1562 01:28:59,300 --> 01:29:01,733 Well Becky, we were chatting with Seth earlier 1563 01:29:01,800 --> 01:29:05,866 and he was telling us all about how festive your household has gotten 1564 01:29:05,933 --> 01:29:08,633 with Roux now at the age of three. 1565 01:29:08,700 --> 01:29:11,300 How exciting has it been? And maybe more importantly, 1566 01:29:11,366 --> 01:29:14,233 who does the bulk of the Christmas work in your house? 1567 01:29:14,300 --> 01:29:16,599 I mean, wrapping presents, buying the gifts-- 1568 01:29:16,666 --> 01:29:18,700 -I thought so. -[Peter] There it is. She's The Man. 1569 01:29:18,766 --> 01:29:20,433 [Jackie laughing] Yeah. It's true. 1570 01:29:21,666 --> 01:29:24,933 Yeah. I mean, he didn't try to take credit for that, did he? 1571 01:29:25,599 --> 01:29:28,633 No, he was a little-- He was very general. 1572 01:29:28,700 --> 01:29:30,233 [all laughing] 1573 01:29:31,166 --> 01:29:34,599 No. He's great. No, no, it's such teamwork. 1574 01:29:34,666 --> 01:29:37,033 Because I'm the buyer, I'm the shopper, 1575 01:29:37,099 --> 01:29:39,000 I'm the one that goes out and does everything, 1576 01:29:39,066 --> 01:29:41,833 but he is the put-together 1577 01:29:41,900 --> 01:29:45,900 and I'm constantly getting stuff, you know, that needs to be put together, 1578 01:29:45,966 --> 01:29:49,133 and then he's like, "Oh, God! Look at these instructions." 1579 01:29:49,200 --> 01:29:52,566 And he's got the instructions and I'm doing a million other things, 1580 01:29:52,633 --> 01:29:55,000 and he's still there with the instructions, building stuff. 1581 01:29:55,066 --> 01:29:56,666 And so he's so very good at that. 1582 01:29:57,233 --> 01:29:59,966 Um, Becky, let's talk about some things that you did 1583 01:30:00,033 --> 01:30:01,133 in the ring this year. 1584 01:30:01,200 --> 01:30:04,800 Let's look back at that NXT Women's Championship victory 1585 01:30:04,866 --> 01:30:10,033 that we just saw. What did it mean to go back to NXT and do that, 1586 01:30:10,099 --> 01:30:15,766 as well as the mission that you had to give opportunities to others? 1587 01:30:16,733 --> 01:30:19,233 I think that's what it was about more than anything, 1588 01:30:19,300 --> 01:30:23,266 because it's one of those things where you want to redeem yourself, 1589 01:30:23,333 --> 01:30:25,833 you know, from ten years previous, 1590 01:30:25,900 --> 01:30:29,733 from the person that people thought was never going to be a champion. 1591 01:30:29,800 --> 01:30:31,400 And then you go back and you're The Man 1592 01:30:31,466 --> 01:30:35,266 and you're winning championships and you win the NXT Championship, 1593 01:30:35,333 --> 01:30:38,266 and you're able to gratify your younger self. 1594 01:30:38,333 --> 01:30:41,800 But really, what it was about was seeing what the future holds 1595 01:30:41,866 --> 01:30:45,166 and going down there and giving other women a shot 1596 01:30:45,233 --> 01:30:49,166 so that people who we haven't seen get the opportunities, 1597 01:30:49,233 --> 01:30:52,133 got the opportunity to showcase what they have. 1598 01:30:52,200 --> 01:30:55,466 Ever since, you know, Tegan Nox has been on TV a lot. 1599 01:30:55,533 --> 01:30:58,166 We saw what Xia Li could do, Indi Hartwell. 1600 01:30:58,233 --> 01:31:01,666 And there were so many people that I wanted to step in the ring with 1601 01:31:01,733 --> 01:31:04,566 that I still didn't get the chance to, but, uh, 1602 01:31:05,533 --> 01:31:07,666 there's more time. There's always 2024. 1603 01:31:08,200 --> 01:31:11,933 You know, it's awesome to hear you talk about how important it is for you to give 1604 01:31:12,000 --> 01:31:13,466 opportunities to other people, 1605 01:31:13,533 --> 01:31:16,300 because your husband was just talking about the very same thing 1606 01:31:16,366 --> 01:31:17,633 when we chatted with him 1607 01:31:17,700 --> 01:31:20,066 about the World Heavyweight Championship as well. 1608 01:31:20,133 --> 01:31:21,866 But in the immediate future, 1609 01:31:21,933 --> 01:31:25,400 you've got Nia Jax at Raw, Day 1 next week. 1610 01:31:25,466 --> 01:31:30,900 This is sort of a rivalry that fans have been wanting to, kind of, 1611 01:31:30,966 --> 01:31:33,633 see get reignited for like, five, years. 1612 01:31:34,700 --> 01:31:38,433 Yeah. Yeah, it's been five years in the making. 1613 01:31:38,500 --> 01:31:42,000 Uh, now, finally, we're gonna step in the ring together, 1614 01:31:42,066 --> 01:31:44,766 and she's going to see that you just can't put me down. 1615 01:31:44,833 --> 01:31:46,833 I'm just going to keep getting back up again. 1616 01:31:46,900 --> 01:31:50,433 And that's what this is about. That was what breaking my face was about. 1617 01:31:50,500 --> 01:31:53,833 It wasn't just that I got a bloody nose and it looked cool, 1618 01:31:53,900 --> 01:31:56,333 because, yes, I looked cool, but I often look cool, 1619 01:31:56,400 --> 01:32:00,433 and, uh, but it was about what that symbolizes. 1620 01:32:00,500 --> 01:32:02,666 That you don't let anything keep you down. 1621 01:32:02,733 --> 01:32:05,566 You keep popping up again, and you fight like hell. 1622 01:32:06,133 --> 01:32:11,066 I got to ask you, another memorable part of 2023 for Becky Lynch 1623 01:32:11,133 --> 01:32:13,533 was you and Trish Stratus. 1624 01:32:13,599 --> 01:32:17,099 And that rivalry over the summer, which to me, 1625 01:32:17,166 --> 01:32:20,133 led to the match of the year, which we'll get to in a little bit, 1626 01:32:20,200 --> 01:32:21,533 in a steel cage. 1627 01:32:21,599 --> 01:32:23,500 Um, it was absolutely amazing. 1628 01:32:23,566 --> 01:32:27,400 But beyond Trish and all of the things that she said and did, 1629 01:32:27,466 --> 01:32:30,066 what would it mean to a young Becky Lynch 1630 01:32:30,133 --> 01:32:33,266 to know that you were going to have that sort of rivalry 1631 01:32:33,333 --> 01:32:34,633 with Trish Stratus? 1632 01:32:35,500 --> 01:32:38,833 Uh, you know, I think my head would explode, you know? 1633 01:32:38,900 --> 01:32:45,099 And I think if you look at the entire year like a young me who idolized Lita, 1634 01:32:45,166 --> 01:32:48,966 got to win the Tag Team Championship with Lita, 1635 01:32:49,033 --> 01:32:53,700 and then fight against one of the greatest of all time, Trish Stratus, 1636 01:32:53,766 --> 01:32:56,866 it would make my 15-year-old brain explode. 1637 01:32:56,933 --> 01:33:00,533 Becky, thank you so much for your time. We'll let you get back to the family, 1638 01:33:00,599 --> 01:33:02,300 the eggnog, the celebration. 1639 01:33:02,366 --> 01:33:04,833 We appreciate you. Congrats on a great year. 1640 01:33:05,633 --> 01:33:07,133 Merry Christmas, lads. 1641 01:33:07,733 --> 01:33:10,333 -[Jackie laughing] -All right, take care. And with that, 1642 01:33:10,400 --> 01:33:12,033 we got to go to this match, Jackie. 1643 01:33:12,099 --> 01:33:16,800 We certainly do, because it is one of epic proportions. 1644 01:33:16,866 --> 01:33:19,333 Becky Lynch, Trish Stratus, 1645 01:33:19,400 --> 01:33:21,533 inside a steel cage. 1646 01:33:21,599 --> 01:33:22,500 [Peter] Whoo. 1647 01:33:23,500 --> 01:33:25,700 [Cole] The Steel City out in force. 1648 01:33:25,766 --> 01:33:27,533 Over 14,000, 1649 01:33:27,599 --> 01:33:33,333 14,584 to be exact, sold out at the PPG Paints Arena. 1650 01:33:35,766 --> 01:33:38,433 And we've kicked things off with a Steel Cage Match 1651 01:33:39,000 --> 01:33:41,300 between Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus, 1652 01:33:41,366 --> 01:33:45,066 the culmination of what has been an incredible rivalry. 1653 01:33:45,966 --> 01:33:47,733 [groaning] 1654 01:33:47,800 --> 01:33:49,900 [Corey] The question still remains at this moment, 1655 01:33:49,966 --> 01:33:52,099 who will get the last laugh? 1656 01:33:53,533 --> 01:33:56,633 [Cole] Trish bounced off the stage and now it's Becky's turn. 1657 01:33:58,000 --> 01:34:00,566 Has this match gone the way you expected so far? 1658 01:34:00,633 --> 01:34:02,466 [Corey] Absolutely. A seesaw battle. 1659 01:34:02,533 --> 01:34:05,666 Neither woman able to maintain an advantage for very long. 1660 01:34:05,733 --> 01:34:07,833 These are two elite-level competitors, 1661 01:34:07,900 --> 01:34:10,333 a Hall of Famer and a future Hall of Famer. 1662 01:34:10,400 --> 01:34:12,466 And Lynch is just going wild! 1663 01:34:12,533 --> 01:34:14,566 [Cole] Becky taking over momentum in the match-up, 1664 01:34:14,633 --> 01:34:18,366 pounding Trish's face over a dozen times into the cage! 1665 01:34:21,599 --> 01:34:25,166 [Corey] A perfect night for Trish to bring that protective face apparatus 1666 01:34:25,233 --> 01:34:27,066 -she's been wearing recently. -[Cole] Indeed. 1667 01:34:27,599 --> 01:34:30,433 And now Becky, on a kick right into Stratus. 1668 01:34:32,533 --> 01:34:34,099 [Corey] Lynch now making the climb. 1669 01:34:34,166 --> 01:34:36,633 -A precarious position for both women. -[Cole] Oh! 1670 01:34:37,400 --> 01:34:40,200 [Corey] And the back of Trish's neck right against the cage. 1671 01:34:40,266 --> 01:34:43,833 [Cole] And Becky with her patented legdrop right across the back of the neck. 1672 01:34:43,900 --> 01:34:46,233 This could be it. Lynch, looking for the win, 1673 01:34:46,300 --> 01:34:49,400 hooks the leg, wraps the arm and Stratus at two and a half 1674 01:34:49,466 --> 01:34:50,566 with a shoulder up. 1675 01:34:53,566 --> 01:34:57,533 Oh, my God! Stratus is some 15 to 20ft in the air here. 1676 01:34:57,599 --> 01:35:00,333 Not from up there! Superplex! 1677 01:35:06,400 --> 01:35:08,633 [Corey] Kudos to both of these women. 1678 01:35:09,599 --> 01:35:16,099 But how in the hell are either able to move after the superplex 1679 01:35:16,966 --> 01:35:19,933 with Trish coming all the way from the top of the cage? 1680 01:35:23,566 --> 01:35:25,200 Becky's going for a climb! 1681 01:35:26,033 --> 01:35:27,500 [Cole] And now it's Becky's turn 1682 01:35:27,566 --> 01:35:31,000 to try to climb up over the top of the steel cage and win this match. 1683 01:35:31,066 --> 01:35:33,599 Trish Stratus, not quite down. 1684 01:35:33,666 --> 01:35:35,800 Trish trying to make a race for the door. 1685 01:35:35,866 --> 01:35:39,099 Becky up over the top. She realizes Stratus may beat her 1686 01:35:39,166 --> 01:35:42,633 to the punch so she's going to run, interfere it, and drag-- 1687 01:35:42,700 --> 01:35:44,533 [Corey] Oh, wait a minute, Zoey Stark! 1688 01:35:45,066 --> 01:35:46,433 That's Zoey! 1689 01:35:46,500 --> 01:35:50,633 Trish Stratus's protégé, who's been a thorn in the side of Lynch for months! 1690 01:35:54,200 --> 01:35:57,800 Lynch got the best of that exchange, but a cage door to the face. 1691 01:35:57,866 --> 01:35:59,866 -Pull up by Stratus! -[Cole] For the win! 1692 01:35:59,933 --> 01:36:01,833 Stacked her up and a kick out at two! 1693 01:36:02,333 --> 01:36:04,966 Went for the chick kick, Becky ducked underneath. 1694 01:36:05,033 --> 01:36:06,800 Man-handle Slam! 1695 01:36:06,866 --> 01:36:08,466 Cover by Lynch! 1696 01:36:09,099 --> 01:36:11,766 -Zoey Stark breaking it up! -[Corey] And Zoey! 1697 01:36:11,833 --> 01:36:14,266 [Cole] Remember, no disqualification! 1698 01:36:18,733 --> 01:36:22,833 [Corey] This is all perfectly legal, Stark's participation. 1699 01:36:24,500 --> 01:36:27,933 Despite the fact that the steel cage is taking place because of Zoey 1700 01:36:28,000 --> 01:36:29,800 to prevent Zoey from getting involved. 1701 01:36:29,866 --> 01:36:34,633 [Cole] Yeah, but Becky back on her feet and she just slammed the cage door shut. 1702 01:36:36,000 --> 01:36:38,599 And now Becky going after Zoey Stark! 1703 01:36:42,233 --> 01:36:47,000 As Zoey floors Becky, Trish Stratus looking to escape. 1704 01:36:47,066 --> 01:36:52,833 Zoey Stark, the obstacle in the way! Man-handle Slam to Stark! 1705 01:36:53,300 --> 01:36:56,166 Lynch making a beeline for the top of the cage! 1706 01:36:56,233 --> 01:37:02,233 Again, preventing Trish from going over the top and now high above the ring! 1707 01:37:02,833 --> 01:37:05,866 Becky Lynch has Trish 1708 01:37:05,933 --> 01:37:07,300 where she wants her! 1709 01:37:07,366 --> 01:37:09,533 Man-handle Slam! 1710 01:37:09,933 --> 01:37:10,766 Damn it! 1711 01:37:10,833 --> 01:37:12,700 Becky Lynch, cover! 1712 01:37:12,766 --> 01:37:14,966 -With the win! What a match! -[bell rings] 1713 01:37:15,033 --> 01:37:16,533 ["Celtic Invasion" playing] 1714 01:37:17,233 --> 01:37:19,433 [announcer] Here is your winner, 1715 01:37:19,500 --> 01:37:24,066 "The Man" Becky Lynch! 1716 01:37:24,133 --> 01:37:27,033 [Cole] That match is in the running for match of the year! 1717 01:37:27,599 --> 01:37:33,066 [Corey] The Man toppled the Hall of Famer inside the cage. 1718 01:37:34,800 --> 01:37:36,500 ["Main Event Ish" playing] 1719 01:37:36,566 --> 01:37:39,700 [Jackie] When we return, it's about to get Ucey 1720 01:37:39,766 --> 01:37:44,099 as Jey Uso reflects on what's been the defining year of his career. 1721 01:37:49,466 --> 01:37:51,200 No, I really do appreciate that. 1722 01:37:51,266 --> 01:37:53,200 In fact, merry Christmas to you, too. 1723 01:37:53,266 --> 01:37:55,066 -Yeah. -[Chelsea] Adam. 1724 01:37:55,133 --> 01:37:56,966 -Let me call you right back. -[scoffs] 1725 01:37:57,033 --> 01:38:01,866 As if suffering the indignity of losing my Women's Tag Team Championship last week 1726 01:38:01,933 --> 01:38:07,733 wasn't enough, we have had almost three hours of highlights on Raw 1727 01:38:07,800 --> 01:38:10,433 that have not included moi. 1728 01:38:10,500 --> 01:38:12,266 What do you have to say for yourself? 1729 01:38:12,333 --> 01:38:14,200 Actually, I have to say I'm sorry, 1730 01:38:14,766 --> 01:38:17,633 and I'm glad that you're here because honestly, Chelsea, 1731 01:38:18,700 --> 01:38:21,866 I have a Christmas gift for you. I do, honestly. Yeah. 1732 01:38:21,933 --> 01:38:24,800 I commissioned the production team to create a video montage 1733 01:38:24,866 --> 01:38:27,433 entirely devoted to you and the amazing highlights 1734 01:38:27,500 --> 01:38:29,633 that you've had this year. so I'm excited you're here. 1735 01:38:29,700 --> 01:38:31,599 -Can I see it? -You can absolutely see it. 1736 01:38:31,666 --> 01:38:34,566 -In fact, it's playing right now. -[gasps] 1737 01:38:38,099 --> 01:38:40,000 [announcer] From Victoria, BC, 1738 01:38:40,599 --> 01:38:43,800 Chelsea Green! 1739 01:38:44,400 --> 01:38:46,566 [Chelsea] I am the star, 1740 01:38:47,133 --> 01:38:49,733 and you do not want to make me angry. 1741 01:38:50,833 --> 01:38:52,500 [crowd exclaiming] 1742 01:38:53,566 --> 01:38:55,266 [Cole] Oh, my goodness! 1743 01:38:55,866 --> 01:38:56,700 [squeals] 1744 01:38:56,766 --> 01:38:57,599 [Corey] Oh, no. 1745 01:38:58,000 --> 01:39:00,733 [Cole] Chelsea Green obliterated. 1746 01:39:01,200 --> 01:39:02,266 [Corey] Oh, my God! 1747 01:39:02,333 --> 01:39:04,700 [commentator] Mist to the eyes of Chelsea Green. 1748 01:39:04,766 --> 01:39:06,266 -[Saxton] Uh, Chelsea? -What? 1749 01:39:06,333 --> 01:39:07,366 Uh, are you okay? 1750 01:39:07,433 --> 01:39:08,533 No, I'm not okay. 1751 01:39:08,599 --> 01:39:13,333 [Cole] At number 20, Chelsea Green is here! 1752 01:39:14,500 --> 01:39:17,266 -Oh, wow she's gone! -[laughter] 1753 01:39:17,333 --> 01:39:20,099 [Cole] Chelsea Green, eliminated faster than anyone 1754 01:39:20,166 --> 01:39:22,066 in history in the Women's Rumble Match. 1755 01:39:22,966 --> 01:39:27,200 It's 9:03. You said you'd be open at nine, and I need my venti latte. Extra cold. 1756 01:39:27,866 --> 01:39:29,966 [indistinct yelling] 1757 01:39:31,666 --> 01:39:33,700 Did you just honk at me? Huh? 1758 01:39:33,766 --> 01:39:35,233 Do you know who I am? 1759 01:39:35,866 --> 01:39:37,366 Come here. Don't you dare! 1760 01:39:39,833 --> 01:39:42,566 Are you seriously making us defend our tag team titles tonight 1761 01:39:42,633 --> 01:39:44,033 against Kayden and Katana? 1762 01:39:44,099 --> 01:39:46,766 [gasps] Way to ruin Christmas, Peter. 1763 01:39:47,200 --> 01:39:50,599 [Cole] Looking to break things up, but she took out her own partner! 1764 01:39:50,666 --> 01:39:52,900 -[Wade] This is it, Cole! -[Cole] The After Party! 1765 01:39:53,766 --> 01:39:54,633 Cover! 1766 01:39:55,133 --> 01:39:56,866 New tag team champions! 1767 01:39:57,966 --> 01:39:59,566 [crying] No! 1768 01:40:00,400 --> 01:40:01,933 No! 1769 01:40:04,866 --> 01:40:05,700 Why? 1770 01:40:06,300 --> 01:40:07,133 I… 1771 01:40:08,200 --> 01:40:11,166 this is an outrage. And on Christmas, no less. 1772 01:40:11,233 --> 01:40:14,166 I'm going to be speaking to management, you Grinch! [scoffs] 1773 01:40:14,233 --> 01:40:15,800 -Merry Christmas. -[knocking at door] 1774 01:40:17,466 --> 01:40:19,700 Dawg, I don't know what she complainin' about. 1775 01:40:20,500 --> 01:40:22,599 That was even better than It's a Wonderful Life. 1776 01:40:23,766 --> 01:40:25,300 You're right. Merry Christmas, Truth. 1777 01:40:25,366 --> 01:40:26,833 -Merry Christmas, my dawg. -[laughs] 1778 01:40:29,700 --> 01:40:33,433 How great is it having R-Truth back on Monday nights? 1779 01:40:33,500 --> 01:40:36,833 Oh, so good. I tell you what, the energy is just different with R-Truth 1780 01:40:36,900 --> 01:40:40,533 in the building, and even better seeing the lady Scrooge, Chelsea Green, 1781 01:40:40,599 --> 01:40:43,200 you know, get everything she had coming to her this Christmas. 1782 01:40:43,266 --> 01:40:46,666 Absolutely agreed. Well, joining us now is a Superstar 1783 01:40:46,733 --> 01:40:49,099 who's really taking his game to another level this year. 1784 01:40:49,166 --> 01:40:52,099 -Jey Uso, thank you for joining us. -Yeet. 1785 01:40:52,166 --> 01:40:54,000 Yeet, what it do, Uce? 1786 01:40:54,066 --> 01:40:57,099 What it doing, man? It's obviously been a crazy year for you. 1787 01:40:57,166 --> 01:40:59,566 You leave The Bloodline, you come to Raw. 1788 01:40:59,633 --> 01:41:03,433 First thing I have to ask, how has Christmas been so far for Jey Uso? 1789 01:41:04,033 --> 01:41:05,866 How's Christmas been this year? I mean, 1790 01:41:06,666 --> 01:41:08,700 it ain't been the same like every other year, Uce. 1791 01:41:08,766 --> 01:41:09,766 You know what I'm saying? 1792 01:41:09,833 --> 01:41:12,166 I mean, a family feud going on, you know what I'm saying? 1793 01:41:12,233 --> 01:41:15,366 Thanksgiving was a little weird. I don't know how Christmas is going to be, 1794 01:41:15,433 --> 01:41:16,633 but we gon get there. 1795 01:41:17,200 --> 01:41:19,799 Well, listen, I kind of think the holidays, family dysfunction, 1796 01:41:19,866 --> 01:41:21,333 they go hand-in-hand, right? 1797 01:41:21,400 --> 01:41:24,566 But, Jey, you know, to me, one of the most memorable moments of the year 1798 01:41:24,633 --> 01:41:27,666 was you saying "deuces, Uces" and leaving everything. 1799 01:41:27,733 --> 01:41:30,066 Your family, the WWE. 1800 01:41:30,133 --> 01:41:33,133 So my question is, what was it that Cody Rhodes said 1801 01:41:33,200 --> 01:41:36,799 to convince you to come back as a member of the Raw roster? 1802 01:41:36,866 --> 01:41:38,533 Dueces, Uces! 1803 01:41:39,033 --> 01:41:41,433 I mean, just, uh, new start, right? 1804 01:41:41,833 --> 01:41:45,099 Everybody seen how The Bloodline story was playing every single week. 1805 01:41:45,166 --> 01:41:48,200 I was, you know, just fighting my family, fighting my brothers, 1806 01:41:48,266 --> 01:41:51,233 fighting my cousins every single week, 1807 01:41:51,833 --> 01:41:52,799 and it just got to me. 1808 01:41:53,766 --> 01:41:57,266 So I had to dip off, man, you know, deuces to the Uces. 1809 01:41:57,333 --> 01:42:00,200 And then I got a call from Cody Rhodes, right. 1810 01:42:01,200 --> 01:42:05,099 I was a little hesitant to come back, but, you know, he convinced me, man. 1811 01:42:05,166 --> 01:42:07,933 Uh, Cody Rhodes is a Day 1 too. 1812 01:42:08,433 --> 01:42:12,133 Knowing him over, maybe, 15 years. I mean, I trust Cody. 1813 01:42:12,200 --> 01:42:14,766 If it wasn't for him, I probably would have still been chilling 1814 01:42:14,833 --> 01:42:16,599 somewhere on the island. Somewhere, you know? 1815 01:42:16,666 --> 01:42:20,299 Uh, now, Jey, obviously some people in the Raw locker room 1816 01:42:20,366 --> 01:42:23,799 are less than receptive to you joining the red brand. 1817 01:42:23,866 --> 01:42:25,966 You've already spoke about Cody, 1818 01:42:26,033 --> 01:42:29,533 tell me the part that Sami played in helping you transition to Raw. 1819 01:42:29,599 --> 01:42:32,599 Oh, Sami Zayn made it real easy to transition to Raw, Uce. 1820 01:42:32,666 --> 01:42:35,200 Uh, I mean, that's my dawg too, you know. 1821 01:42:35,266 --> 01:42:39,333 Everyone knows I did not like him. Like, I really didn't like Sami. 1822 01:42:39,400 --> 01:42:42,366 But, man, it's really a love-hate relationship, man. 1823 01:42:42,433 --> 01:42:44,900 Now, like, I'm calling, I'm the one texting him all the time. 1824 01:42:44,966 --> 01:42:47,400 I'm like, "Hey, man, where are we going to eat, Uce?" 1825 01:42:47,466 --> 01:42:49,066 "Where are we going to get coffee, bro?" 1826 01:42:49,133 --> 01:42:52,099 Because I know he love coffee. He just got me on some coffee, you know? 1827 01:42:52,166 --> 01:42:58,366 Uh, so I wouldn't see myself here if my dawg wasn't around, man. 1828 01:42:58,433 --> 01:43:00,833 A caffeinated Jey Uso, thanks to Sami Zayn. 1829 01:43:00,900 --> 01:43:04,000 But, you know, I think the WWE Universe really saw your bond come to life 1830 01:43:04,066 --> 01:43:08,200 when you guys embraced this year. The hug felt around the WWE Universe. 1831 01:43:08,266 --> 01:43:11,566 But Jey, last question. You're creating your own legacy now, 1832 01:43:11,633 --> 01:43:14,933 you're on your own, so what lies ahead for you in 2024? 1833 01:43:15,700 --> 01:43:19,033 Man, what lies ahead for Jey Uso in 2024? 1834 01:43:19,566 --> 01:43:20,400 [short sigh] 1835 01:43:20,900 --> 01:43:23,233 I mean, I'm reaching for the stars right here. 1836 01:43:23,299 --> 01:43:28,200 Uh, obviously gotta handle this Drew McIntyre problem, right? 1837 01:43:28,266 --> 01:43:32,900 Have some unfinished business with my brothers, with The Bloodline. 1838 01:43:33,633 --> 01:43:36,033 And I just want to just be me, Uce. 1839 01:43:36,099 --> 01:43:38,333 You know, y'all been with me through my whole career, 1840 01:43:38,400 --> 01:43:42,166 and 2024 is, you know, I'm just knocking at the door, you know? 1841 01:43:42,233 --> 01:43:45,266 But I just want to be "Main Event" Jey Uso, 1842 01:43:45,333 --> 01:43:47,566 have a good year, you know, and I'm excited. 1843 01:43:48,333 --> 01:43:50,633 Well, I'll tell you what, the roller coaster ride that is 1844 01:43:50,700 --> 01:43:53,299 a solo Jey Uso has been fun so far. 1845 01:43:53,366 --> 01:43:55,733 We wish you all the best in 2024. Thank you for this. 1846 01:43:56,400 --> 01:43:57,533 Yeet. 1847 01:43:58,033 --> 01:44:00,566 -[Peter chuckling] -Thank you guys, Uce. Yeet. 1848 01:44:00,633 --> 01:44:02,333 -[Peter] Yeet, Yeet. -[Jackie] Yeet. 1849 01:44:02,400 --> 01:44:03,233 No, I feel you. 1850 01:44:03,299 --> 01:44:08,166 I like it, I like it. Well, coming up next here on Raw, The Absolute Best of 2023, 1851 01:44:08,233 --> 01:44:11,666 we're going to relive one of the highlights of Jey Uso's year 1852 01:44:11,733 --> 01:44:14,200 as he teamed up with Seth '"Freakin"' Rollins, 1853 01:44:14,266 --> 01:44:18,099 Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn and a returning Randy Orton 1854 01:44:18,166 --> 01:44:21,766 to take on Drew McIntyre and the Judgment Day at WarGames. 1855 01:44:27,966 --> 01:44:31,666 [Corey] Darkness has descended over Monday Night Raw. 1856 01:44:32,299 --> 01:44:34,900 The Judgment Day is here! 1857 01:44:35,633 --> 01:44:41,500 [Damian Priest] All rise and show the proper respect 1858 01:44:41,566 --> 01:44:43,200 to The Judgment Day! 1859 01:44:44,533 --> 01:44:48,133 [Finn] The Judgment Day isn't afraid of anyone. 1860 01:44:48,933 --> 01:44:51,866 [Rhea Ripley] We run Monday Night Raw, 1861 01:44:52,533 --> 01:44:55,700 and for anyone who doesn't wanna fall in line, 1862 01:44:56,700 --> 01:44:59,066 we've got no problem putting them on the shelf. 1863 01:45:00,599 --> 01:45:03,766 [Dominik] I'm not afraid of anyone in the world. 1864 01:45:03,833 --> 01:45:05,766 [Cole] This kid is a low life. 1865 01:45:05,833 --> 01:45:09,166 [Dominik] Show some respect to my Latino Heat! 1866 01:45:09,666 --> 01:45:12,766 [Corey] JD McDonagh, the tenacious Irish Ace. 1867 01:45:12,833 --> 01:45:14,599 [Wade] As vicious as they come. 1868 01:45:15,766 --> 01:45:17,833 [Corey] Señor Money in the Bank. 1869 01:45:17,900 --> 01:45:19,266 [Cole] Damian Priest. 1870 01:45:20,333 --> 01:45:25,099 [Finn] And all rise for the two-time Tag Team Champions! 1871 01:45:25,166 --> 01:45:28,133 [Cole] Judgment Day is upon us! 1872 01:45:28,700 --> 01:45:33,933 [Rhea Ripley] I am the most dominant Champion in the WWE. 1873 01:45:34,000 --> 01:45:38,666 [Corey] The Eradicator has provided unmatched dominance. 1874 01:45:39,700 --> 01:45:42,866 [Damian Priest] The future of this business will be decided 1875 01:45:42,933 --> 01:45:44,700 by The Judgment Day. 1876 01:45:44,766 --> 01:45:49,433 [Rhea Ripley] We've taken care of every Superstar that is stood in our way. 1877 01:45:49,500 --> 01:45:52,799 [Damian Priest] Nobody can stop The Judgment Day! 1878 01:45:57,833 --> 01:45:59,700 Great teams, okay. 1879 01:45:59,766 --> 01:46:03,333 The Kansas City Chiefs, the Golden State Warriors, 1880 01:46:03,400 --> 01:46:05,933 they've been running things for the last decade. 1881 01:46:06,000 --> 01:46:08,966 And you know who's been running things in WWE for over a year? 1882 01:46:09,599 --> 01:46:10,466 The Judgment Day. 1883 01:46:10,966 --> 01:46:13,066 You're right. There is one difference, though, 1884 01:46:13,133 --> 01:46:14,900 between The Judgment Day and those two teams. 1885 01:46:14,966 --> 01:46:17,500 -Mami? -I mean, well, yes, of course, 1886 01:46:17,566 --> 01:46:20,833 but also we like Travis Kelce and the Chiefs. 1887 01:46:20,900 --> 01:46:24,066 We like the Golden State Warriors. They're likable people. 1888 01:46:24,133 --> 01:46:26,633 Nobody likes The Judgment Day. They're mean, 1889 01:46:26,700 --> 01:46:28,033 and honestly, kind, of rude. 1890 01:46:28,099 --> 01:46:30,566 Yeah, and they've created some enemies along the way. 1891 01:46:30,633 --> 01:46:32,000 Understandably so. 1892 01:46:32,066 --> 01:46:37,799 I mean, you got Jey, Cody, Sami, Seth who all don't like Judgment Day. 1893 01:46:37,866 --> 01:46:40,500 And then Randy Orton shows up and joins their team. 1894 01:46:40,566 --> 01:46:44,333 Yeah, apparently, even Randy was ready to not like The Judgment Day. 1895 01:46:44,400 --> 01:46:47,400 And you got to love WarGames when it comes to settling a score. 1896 01:46:47,466 --> 01:46:50,133 Ten men, two rings, one cage, 1897 01:46:50,200 --> 01:46:52,866 and anarchy absolutely reigned supreme. 1898 01:46:52,933 --> 01:46:55,900 Two men start while their teammates are caged at the top of the ramp. 1899 01:46:55,966 --> 01:46:59,433 Then, one by one, more competitors enter the fray. 1900 01:46:59,500 --> 01:47:03,633 And only once everyone has entered, do the WarGames really begin. 1901 01:47:03,700 --> 01:47:06,599 And I'll say this, there's one man I never want to see 1902 01:47:06,666 --> 01:47:08,900 coming out of a cage headed directly for me. 1903 01:47:08,966 --> 01:47:10,066 Who? 1904 01:47:10,133 --> 01:47:11,500 Drew McIntyre. 1905 01:47:14,500 --> 01:47:17,066 [Corey] Judgment Day is about to take the advantage again. 1906 01:47:17,766 --> 01:47:18,733 Uh-oh. 1907 01:47:19,500 --> 01:47:20,933 [Cole] And here comes McIntyre. 1908 01:47:21,566 --> 01:47:24,733 Drew McIntyre, who said, and this is a quote, 1909 01:47:24,799 --> 01:47:29,166 he was put through major trauma after what The Bloodline did to him 1910 01:47:29,233 --> 01:47:32,333 at Clash at the Castle a year ago 1911 01:47:32,400 --> 01:47:35,533 in, uh, Cardiff, Wales. 1912 01:47:36,099 --> 01:47:38,266 [Corey] Listen, I appreciate Drew's reasoning. 1913 01:47:38,333 --> 01:47:41,033 I understand why McIntyre feels the way that he does 1914 01:47:41,099 --> 01:47:42,766 and no one's going to change his mind. 1915 01:47:42,833 --> 01:47:45,400 [Cole] McIntyre picking Rollins out of the air. 1916 01:47:46,833 --> 01:47:49,599 And now driving Sami Zayn into the corner. 1917 01:47:50,433 --> 01:47:52,866 -[Corey] Wow! -[Cole] Drew McIntyre signed up 1918 01:47:52,933 --> 01:47:54,733 for this match for one reason, 1919 01:47:54,799 --> 01:47:58,200 to get inside a cage that Jey Uso was locked in. 1920 01:48:00,166 --> 01:48:03,166 [Corey] So what Drew's about to do to Rollins is basically a bonus. 1921 01:48:04,666 --> 01:48:07,233 -[Cole] Oh, this isn't going to be pretty! -[crowd exclaims] 1922 01:48:11,333 --> 01:48:16,333 And now, McIntyre stalking his prey. 1923 01:48:18,566 --> 01:48:21,433 A damaged Jey Uso. 1924 01:48:22,266 --> 01:48:23,099 Wounded. 1925 01:48:24,366 --> 01:48:25,733 Ripe for the picking! 1926 01:48:27,099 --> 01:48:30,500 [Corey] Drew is savoring every step he takes. 1927 01:48:30,566 --> 01:48:32,733 [crowd chanting] Yeet, yeet, yeet! 1928 01:48:41,333 --> 01:48:43,866 [Cole] And Jey Uso, not gonna back down. 1929 01:48:43,933 --> 01:48:46,766 Gonna fight toe to toe with Drew McIntyre. 1930 01:48:49,033 --> 01:48:51,666 McIntyre, though, went for the Future Shock, 1931 01:48:51,733 --> 01:48:54,066 Jey Uso with a kick to the midsection. 1932 01:48:56,166 --> 01:48:57,266 And a big right hand! 1933 01:48:59,900 --> 01:49:00,933 Oh! 1934 01:49:01,000 --> 01:49:04,366 McIntyre, off the neckbreaker into the kip-up. 1935 01:49:05,966 --> 01:49:10,000 It's going to be a long minute 30, for Jey Uso and company. 1936 01:49:18,200 --> 01:49:20,900 Uso, driven into the steel. 1937 01:49:25,500 --> 01:49:27,500 Acknowledge what the hell you did! 1938 01:49:31,333 --> 01:49:34,533 [Corey] Drew imploring Jey to acknowledge what he did. 1939 01:49:35,166 --> 01:49:38,400 [Cole] McIntyre, telling me earlier today that he's ticked off 1940 01:49:38,466 --> 01:49:41,933 that Jey Uso never apologized to him. 1941 01:49:42,000 --> 01:49:44,966 I'm not sure Drew ever gave him the opportunity, but you get the point, 1942 01:49:45,033 --> 01:49:47,066 as Uso is driven off the steel. 1943 01:49:48,233 --> 01:49:51,500 [Corey] Jey ramrodded face first into the cage! 1944 01:49:51,566 --> 01:49:56,400 And now Bálor, putting work on Sami Zayn in the corner. 1945 01:49:56,466 --> 01:49:58,000 [grunting] 1946 01:49:59,333 --> 01:50:01,066 [Cole] Meanwhile, in the background there, 1947 01:50:01,133 --> 01:50:02,933 Jey Uso's trying to make it to his feet. 1948 01:50:03,000 --> 01:50:07,099 McIntyre was in position for the the Claymore, and he still is. 1949 01:50:07,633 --> 01:50:10,866 Went for the Claymore and he ran into a big kick by Jey! 1950 01:50:13,533 --> 01:50:16,066 And now Jey and Sami, 1D! 1951 01:50:18,966 --> 01:50:21,500 Pulling a page out of The Usos' playbook. 1952 01:50:25,566 --> 01:50:27,533 [crowd counting down] 1953 01:50:30,200 --> 01:50:34,200 [Cole] Ladies and gentlemen, on July 4th, 1987, 1954 01:50:34,266 --> 01:50:36,200 at the Omni in Atlanta, 1955 01:50:36,966 --> 01:50:41,233 this man's father, Dusty Rhodes invented WarGames. 1956 01:50:41,766 --> 01:50:43,466 He never lost that match. 1957 01:50:43,533 --> 01:50:45,433 And for the first time in his career, 1958 01:50:45,500 --> 01:50:49,133 the American Nightmare joins a WarGames Match, 1959 01:50:49,200 --> 01:50:50,866 the match that his father invented. 1960 01:50:51,566 --> 01:50:54,566 Cody also invented a big event in this city as well, 1961 01:50:54,633 --> 01:50:58,066 as Cody delivers a big right hand to Damian Priest! 1962 01:50:58,133 --> 01:51:01,866 [Corey] Magnitude of the moment not lost on the American Nightmare. 1963 01:51:01,933 --> 01:51:06,033 Priest being bounced back and forth by Cody Rhodes! 1964 01:51:06,099 --> 01:51:09,466 [Cole] And Cody Rhodes now, with the right hand at JD McDonagh. 1965 01:51:09,533 --> 01:51:13,900 The man who brought Jey Uso back into the fray here in WWE. 1966 01:51:16,366 --> 01:51:18,500 And Cody with a big clothesline. 1967 01:51:18,566 --> 01:51:20,299 [crowd cheering] 1968 01:51:25,799 --> 01:51:27,700 And now Rhodes up over the top. 1969 01:51:28,700 --> 01:51:30,866 Cody, big back body drop. 1970 01:51:37,533 --> 01:51:41,099 [Corey] Cody utilizing Finn Bálor as a weapon against McDonagh. 1971 01:51:42,099 --> 01:51:44,866 [crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody! 1972 01:51:45,700 --> 01:51:47,333 [Cole] And now Cody Rhodes 1973 01:51:48,599 --> 01:51:52,266 -with a bull rope in hand! -[Corey] Wow! 1974 01:51:52,833 --> 01:51:56,866 [Cole] Paying homage to his father, The American Dream. 1975 01:51:56,933 --> 01:51:59,799 And look who's grabbing the other end of the bull rope. 1976 01:52:02,166 --> 01:52:03,166 One night, right? 1977 01:52:03,966 --> 01:52:04,866 One night! 1978 01:52:07,133 --> 01:52:09,433 It's not for you! One night! 1979 01:52:10,200 --> 01:52:11,033 Come on! 1980 01:52:11,966 --> 01:52:12,799 One night! 1981 01:52:13,233 --> 01:52:16,266 [Cole] Shades of Hell in a Cell but tonight they're working together! 1982 01:52:17,233 --> 01:52:18,799 -[Bálor groans] -[Corey laughs] 1983 01:52:20,066 --> 01:52:21,566 Bálor's got a fever. 1984 01:52:23,733 --> 01:52:25,400 -[Cole] Oh! -[crowd exclaims] 1985 01:52:27,900 --> 01:52:30,333 [Cole] Finn's voice went up about eight octaves. 1986 01:52:30,400 --> 01:52:32,066 -Is he coming tonight? -I don't know. 1987 01:52:32,133 --> 01:52:34,466 [yelling] You don't know? You don't know? 1988 01:52:34,533 --> 01:52:35,900 -We got 'em. -Is he coming? 1989 01:52:39,799 --> 01:52:40,666 [grunting] 1990 01:52:40,733 --> 01:52:45,066 [Cole] The power of McIntyre and Priest! 1991 01:52:47,000 --> 01:52:48,833 Go up. Go up! 1992 01:52:49,400 --> 01:52:52,233 [Corey] Priest calling the shots from mid-ring, 1993 01:52:52,299 --> 01:52:55,900 ordering Bálor and McDonagh and Mysterio to the top rope 1994 01:52:55,966 --> 01:52:59,200 [Cole] and JD McDonagh with a moonsault to Sami Zayn! 1995 01:52:59,266 --> 01:53:02,833 -[Corey] Coup de Grâce! -[Cole] Coup de Grâce and the frog splash! 1996 01:53:03,833 --> 01:53:07,166 Judgment Day having their way! 1997 01:53:18,866 --> 01:53:23,500 [Corey] Dominik and McDonagh positioning a table near the corner. 1998 01:53:23,566 --> 01:53:25,633 God only knows what comes next. 1999 01:53:25,700 --> 01:53:28,133 Look at Priest muscling up Rollins. 2000 01:53:28,200 --> 01:53:30,166 [Cole] Oh, looking for the Razor's Edge. 2001 01:53:30,233 --> 01:53:32,633 Through the table goes Rollins! 2002 01:53:36,266 --> 01:53:40,000 Well, in 10 seconds, 2003 01:53:40,733 --> 01:53:42,500 Randy Orton's supposed to be out here. 2004 01:53:42,566 --> 01:53:44,733 The problem is The Viper is nowhere to be found. 2005 01:53:44,799 --> 01:53:47,200 [crowd counting down] 2006 01:53:55,900 --> 01:53:57,766 [Cole] Seth Rollins and company… 2007 01:53:57,833 --> 01:54:00,599 -["Demon In Your Dreams" playing] -[Cole] …have no backup. 2008 01:54:03,533 --> 01:54:05,900 -Wait a minute. Rhea Ripley. -Oh, my God, Cole 2009 01:54:05,966 --> 01:54:07,933 -Ripley's got the contract… -[Corey] Oh, my God. 2010 01:54:08,000 --> 01:54:09,299 [Cole] …and a referee in tow1 2011 01:54:09,733 --> 01:54:12,099 [Corey] Oh, my God. Ripley's got the briefcase. 2012 01:54:12,166 --> 01:54:15,266 [Cole] Rollins just went through the table! Rollins went through the table! 2013 01:54:15,333 --> 01:54:18,966 Damian Priest is going to cash in! Priest is going to cash in! 2014 01:54:19,900 --> 01:54:21,299 Not in WarGames! 2015 01:54:21,366 --> 01:54:22,933 ["Voices" playing] 2016 01:54:23,000 --> 01:54:24,733 [crowd cheering] 2017 01:55:04,233 --> 01:55:06,266 [Cole] The WWE's-- 2018 01:55:06,333 --> 01:55:07,933 [announcer] And now, 2019 01:55:08,000 --> 01:55:14,166 let the WarGames begin! 2020 01:55:14,233 --> 01:55:16,666 [Cole] Match is underway! Powerslam! 2021 01:55:16,733 --> 01:55:20,866 The WWE's Apex Predator is here! 2022 01:55:22,166 --> 01:55:24,466 For the first time in a year and a half! 2023 01:55:24,533 --> 01:55:26,900 Coming off double fusion back surgery. 2024 01:55:26,966 --> 01:55:28,266 Randy Orton is back. 2025 01:55:29,133 --> 01:55:33,033 [Corey] Look at the shape of The Viper. He's a monster! 2026 01:55:33,099 --> 01:55:35,200 [crowd chanting] Randy! Randy! Randy! Randy! 2027 01:55:36,033 --> 01:55:37,233 [Cole] Randy Orton! 2028 01:55:39,833 --> 01:55:41,466 It's been a long time! 2029 01:55:43,000 --> 01:55:44,299 [yelling] 2030 01:55:45,833 --> 01:55:48,066 Vintage Randy Orton! 2031 01:55:51,066 --> 01:55:53,033 [Corey] Better late than never, right? 2032 01:55:55,433 --> 01:55:57,700 [Cole] This place is delirious! 2033 01:55:58,333 --> 01:55:59,366 I'm delirious! 2034 01:56:01,633 --> 01:56:03,900 McIntyre and Orton! 2035 01:56:05,299 --> 01:56:07,000 Ambulance Matches. 2036 01:56:07,633 --> 01:56:09,033 Hell in a Cells. 2037 01:56:09,566 --> 01:56:11,266 Trading titles. 2038 01:56:15,133 --> 01:56:17,299 An old rivalry renewed! 2039 01:56:21,900 --> 01:56:26,000 McIntyre telling Orton things have changed around here. 2040 01:56:26,066 --> 01:56:27,000 And here we go! 2041 01:56:27,066 --> 01:56:31,066 [Corey] Two alphas in a territorial showdown, but Priest, 2042 01:56:32,000 --> 01:56:33,599 stopping Orton's progression. 2043 01:56:35,033 --> 01:56:37,733 And now, Randy Orton dumped in the corner 2044 01:56:37,799 --> 01:56:39,700 and The Judgment Day on the attack. 2045 01:56:39,766 --> 01:56:45,466 [Cole] Looking to spoil Randy Orton's return to WWE. 2046 01:56:46,733 --> 01:56:51,866 And now, Rollins and Cody and Zayn and Uso, 2047 01:56:51,933 --> 01:56:53,633 and we're five-on-five. 2048 01:56:53,700 --> 01:56:55,066 Our match is underway. 2049 01:56:55,133 --> 01:56:57,766 First team to gain pinfall or submission wins. 2050 01:56:59,233 --> 01:57:02,233 [Corey] Bodies being cleared from one ring to the next. 2051 01:57:02,733 --> 01:57:05,133 Several trapped on that steel diamond plate, 2052 01:57:05,200 --> 01:57:07,000 the most dangerous part of the ring. 2053 01:57:07,066 --> 01:57:10,766 [Cole] And let's remind everyone, Cory, that the cash-in never happened, 2054 01:57:11,433 --> 01:57:16,566 because Randy Orton thwarted the attempted cash-in by Damian Priest. 2055 01:57:16,633 --> 01:57:18,733 He still has the contract and never was official. 2056 01:57:18,799 --> 01:57:22,433 [Corey] I'd say once WarGames is over, Rollins owes Randy a few drinks. 2057 01:57:22,500 --> 01:57:24,633 [Cole] Paying homage to The Viper! 2058 01:57:27,099 --> 01:57:28,866 Vintage WarGames! 2059 01:57:32,533 --> 01:57:34,533 [crowd cheering] 2060 01:57:46,066 --> 01:57:48,700 [Cole] Uh-oh, uh-oh! 2061 01:57:48,766 --> 01:57:50,900 Randy Orton looking at Jey Uso. 2062 01:57:50,966 --> 01:57:55,166 Uso and his brother put Randy out of action for a year and a half. 2063 01:57:56,633 --> 01:58:00,099 Randy has not forgotten and Jey Uso realizes. 2064 01:58:00,833 --> 01:58:02,633 You and your boys, you did that. 2065 01:58:03,299 --> 01:58:04,133 I'm sorry, Uce. 2066 01:58:06,766 --> 01:58:09,833 [Cole] Oh, but Jey Uso intercepting Priest 2067 01:58:09,900 --> 01:58:11,200 who wanted to take out Orton! 2068 01:58:14,766 --> 01:58:16,466 RKO! 2069 01:58:19,666 --> 01:58:22,666 [Corey] Rollins has Stomped Priest on the diamond plate! 2070 01:58:22,733 --> 01:58:23,966 Cody Cutter! 2071 01:58:25,566 --> 01:58:27,166 Helluva Kick! 2072 01:58:29,400 --> 01:58:31,166 Uso Splash! 2073 01:58:35,700 --> 01:58:37,666 [crowd cheering] 2074 01:58:48,833 --> 01:58:51,700 [Corey] Mr. McDonagh, welcome to no man's land. 2075 01:58:51,766 --> 01:58:55,400 [Cole] And McDonagh tried to escape, heading up to the top of the cage. 2076 01:58:55,466 --> 01:58:58,099 Remember if he escapes, they're going to forfeit. 2077 01:58:58,166 --> 01:59:00,099 JD McDonagh is way up there. 2078 01:59:00,166 --> 01:59:02,400 Sami Zayn and Rollins going after him. 2079 01:59:05,500 --> 01:59:09,400 JD McDonagh may be wondering, "Why did I join The Judgment Day?" 2080 01:59:09,466 --> 01:59:13,233 This is not where you want to have a fist fight, 20ft above the ground 2081 01:59:13,799 --> 01:59:15,666 with a World Heavyweight Champion 2082 01:59:17,266 --> 01:59:19,533 and Sami Zayn teeing off on you. 2083 01:59:21,266 --> 01:59:23,666 [Cole] McDonagh has been pummeled! 2084 01:59:24,299 --> 01:59:26,366 Randy Orton is in position! 2085 01:59:40,633 --> 01:59:42,966 RKO! 2086 01:59:43,033 --> 01:59:44,533 [crowd cheering] 2087 01:59:47,633 --> 01:59:49,766 [Corey] The Viper is back. 2088 01:59:49,833 --> 01:59:56,000 [Cole] Cody Rhodes remembering his legacy as he high-fives Randy, 2089 01:59:56,066 --> 01:59:58,299 and Randy saying, "Here, Cody, 2090 01:59:58,366 --> 02:00:02,200 you take it, you put him away with Cross Rhodes." 2091 02:00:02,266 --> 02:00:04,099 -Cover! -[crowd counting] 2092 02:00:04,166 --> 02:00:06,266 -[Cole] Orton and company win! -[bell rings] 2093 02:00:06,333 --> 02:00:08,233 ["Kingdom" playing] 2094 02:00:08,299 --> 02:00:11,000 [announcer] Here are your winners, 2095 02:00:11,066 --> 02:00:15,333 Sami Zayn, Randy Orton, 2096 02:00:15,400 --> 02:00:18,099 "Main Event" Jey Uso, 2097 02:00:18,166 --> 02:00:23,099 The World Heavyweight Champion, Seth "Freakin" Rollins, 2098 02:00:23,166 --> 02:00:26,666 and the "American Nightmare" 2099 02:00:26,733 --> 02:00:31,333 Cody Rhodes! 2100 02:00:34,433 --> 02:00:36,933 [Corey] What a battle! 2101 02:00:42,966 --> 02:00:44,766 [crowd vocalizing] 2102 02:00:49,333 --> 02:00:50,766 [Cole] What a match! 2103 02:00:52,599 --> 02:00:55,400 [Corey] What a return for Randy Orton. 2104 02:00:57,266 --> 02:01:01,633 You want a show of unity by these five Superstars. 2105 02:01:02,133 --> 02:01:03,533 [Cole] Welcome back 2106 02:01:05,366 --> 02:01:09,333 to the 14-time World Champion. 2107 02:01:13,966 --> 02:01:15,833 ["Cult Of Personality" playing] 2108 02:01:15,900 --> 02:01:17,900 [crowd cheering] 2109 02:01:20,000 --> 02:01:20,933 Oh, my God! 2110 02:01:21,766 --> 02:01:23,833 -[bleep] -Oh, my God! 2111 02:01:23,900 --> 02:01:26,166 [both yelling] 2112 02:01:29,733 --> 02:01:31,433 [Cole] CM Punk is here! 2113 02:01:31,500 --> 02:01:33,200 [crowd cheering] 2114 02:01:33,266 --> 02:01:35,866 [girl] It actually happened! 2115 02:01:37,466 --> 02:01:39,466 [boy] No way! 2116 02:01:40,366 --> 02:01:42,366 [Cole] CM Punk! 2117 02:01:43,133 --> 02:01:45,599 [man yelling] 2118 02:01:47,733 --> 02:01:49,566 [woman] CM Punk is back! 2119 02:01:50,833 --> 02:01:54,866 [crowd chanting] CM Punk, CM Punk, CM Punk! 2120 02:02:03,033 --> 02:02:04,900 Looks like hell froze over. 2121 02:02:04,966 --> 02:02:06,500 [cheers and applause] 2122 02:02:07,133 --> 02:02:11,433 I've been trying to come up with the words to explain to all of you 2123 02:02:11,500 --> 02:02:13,099 exactly how I feel. 2124 02:02:14,599 --> 02:02:15,766 I've changed. 2125 02:02:17,500 --> 02:02:18,866 And this is the truth. 2126 02:02:19,900 --> 02:02:21,166 I'm home. 2127 02:02:22,833 --> 02:02:25,233 This is where I belong. 2128 02:02:26,133 --> 02:02:29,866 Over ten years, you people never forgot me 2129 02:02:29,933 --> 02:02:32,066 even when, maybe, I wanted to forget me. 2130 02:02:33,133 --> 02:02:36,233 And that's why I'm back. Because I love you guys. 2131 02:02:37,933 --> 02:02:41,433 Everybody has welcomed me back with open arms. 2132 02:02:43,933 --> 02:02:45,133 Well, almost everybody. 2133 02:02:46,733 --> 02:02:48,433 Some people are afraid. 2134 02:02:49,033 --> 02:02:50,833 They're afraid of what they don't understand. 2135 02:02:50,900 --> 02:02:52,099 But I understand. 2136 02:02:52,166 --> 02:02:54,599 The competition here, week in and week out, 2137 02:02:54,666 --> 02:02:57,400 competes to be the best in the world, 2138 02:02:57,466 --> 02:02:59,366 but The Best in the World has not been here 2139 02:02:59,433 --> 02:03:01,166 for almost ten years. 2140 02:03:02,533 --> 02:03:04,266 Some people are gonna have to come to terms 2141 02:03:04,333 --> 02:03:08,400 with the fact that their best efforts at being the best in the world 2142 02:03:08,466 --> 02:03:14,833 on this microphone, in this ring, even at commentary, isn't just false, 2143 02:03:15,466 --> 02:03:16,700 but it's a lie. 2144 02:03:17,666 --> 02:03:19,233 Because The Best in the World is back 2145 02:03:19,299 --> 02:03:22,633 and The Best in the World is standing live and in living color, 2146 02:03:22,700 --> 02:03:26,133 and his name is… 2147 02:03:26,200 --> 02:03:29,033 [crowd yells] CM Punk! 2148 02:03:29,666 --> 02:03:32,900 [crowd chanting] CM Punk! CM Punk! CM Punk! CM Punk! 2149 02:03:35,233 --> 02:03:40,166 CM Punk, bringing a seismic shift to the landscape of WWE, 2150 02:03:40,233 --> 02:03:43,733 and now as a full-fledged Raw Superstar, Jackie, 2151 02:03:43,799 --> 02:03:46,466 imagine the possibilities of who The Best in the World 2152 02:03:46,533 --> 02:03:49,033 could find himself face to face with in that ring. 2153 02:03:49,099 --> 02:03:50,833 This could keep me up all night. 2154 02:03:50,900 --> 02:03:53,066 I think it could keep a lot of people up all night, 2155 02:03:53,133 --> 02:03:56,599 just making a list of dream match after dream match. 2156 02:03:56,666 --> 02:03:59,799 How about next week, though, on Monday Night Raw? 2157 02:03:59,866 --> 02:04:03,466 Kicking off WWE New Year's Knockout Week with Day 1, 2158 02:04:03,533 --> 02:04:05,099 and it's going to be headlined 2159 02:04:05,166 --> 02:04:08,700 by a colossal World Heavyweight Championship Match. 2160 02:04:08,766 --> 02:04:11,666 [Peter] Colossal, as big as it is, it may be an understatement, okay? 2161 02:04:11,733 --> 02:04:15,900 For seven months, Seth Rollins has been a steadfast fighting Champion. 2162 02:04:15,966 --> 02:04:19,500 But this remorseless, dangerous Drew McIntyre, 2163 02:04:19,566 --> 02:04:23,299 this may be the match for Seth Rollins. 2164 02:04:23,366 --> 02:04:25,366 [Jackie] How about the women's division? 2165 02:04:25,433 --> 02:04:30,200 also taking center stage next week as a bitter five-year-old rivalry 2166 02:04:30,266 --> 02:04:35,200 between Becky Lynch and Nia Jax finally comes to a head inside the ring. 2167 02:04:35,266 --> 02:04:37,966 Plus, the Women's World Championship is on the line 2168 02:04:38,033 --> 02:04:41,533 as Rhea Ripley defends against the upstart, Ivy Nile. 2169 02:04:41,599 --> 02:04:45,700 It's all happening on Day 1, part of WWE New Year's Knockout Week, 2170 02:04:45,766 --> 02:04:50,666 which also includes NXT's New Year's Evil and SmackDown's New Year's Revolution. 2171 02:04:50,733 --> 02:04:54,266 [Peter] WWE really getting the New Year started off with a bang 2172 02:04:54,333 --> 02:04:57,433 as we begin the march towards the Royal Rumble. 2173 02:04:57,500 --> 02:05:01,799 I am so freaking excited for the Royal Rumble. 2174 02:05:01,866 --> 02:05:04,033 It is, maybe, my favorite event. 2175 02:05:04,099 --> 02:05:05,566 -Could be. -…of the entire year. 2176 02:05:05,633 --> 02:05:07,333 -Could be. -…in WWE. 2177 02:05:07,400 --> 02:05:10,366 I could talk about it all night, but I won't, because we are out of time, 2178 02:05:10,433 --> 02:05:14,033 and unfortunately, we do have to bid you a fond farewell 2179 02:05:14,099 --> 02:05:15,500 on this Christmas evening. 2180 02:05:15,566 --> 02:05:20,533 Thank you so much for joining us to relive The Absolute Best of 2023, 2181 02:05:20,599 --> 02:05:22,200 and we'll see you next week for Day 1. 2182 02:05:22,266 --> 02:05:24,599 Oh, and if you're in New York, I'll see you tomorrow night 2183 02:05:24,666 --> 02:05:26,033 at Madison Square Garden. 2184 02:05:26,099 --> 02:05:29,233 You're going to MSG? I am… I'm legitimately jealous. 2185 02:05:29,299 --> 02:05:30,500 Scored some tickets. 2186 02:05:30,566 --> 02:05:33,099 It's gonna be amazing. Cannot wait. Merry Christmas, everyone. 2187 02:05:33,166 --> 02:05:35,166 Merry Christmas. Thanks for watching. rry Christmas, everyone.